Just after I published another update on the Cubs’ 2019 payroll and luxury tax situation this morning, there will have to be yet another update, because the team and reliever Brad Brach have restructured his deal, per Patrick Mooney at The Athletic:
The Cubs restructured Brach’s contract after the standard medical review, sources told The Athletic, setting this year’s base salary at $1.65 million with roster bonuses tied to his time on the active 25-man roster. One day is worth $350,000 – and there is the potential to earn $500,000 more if he is active for 150 days this season.