Jon Heyman uncovered the breakdown on Anthony Rizzo’s seven-year, $41 million contract extension. Rizzo’s contract includes a $2 million signing bonus and an increase on his salary for this season (2013) from $498,000 to $750,000.
Keeping in line with the new club policy, Rizzo’s contract does not include a no-trade clause. The contract includes two club options for the 2020 and 2021 seasons worth $14.5 million.
Here is the breakdown of Anthony Rizzo’s seven-year contract as reported by Jon Heyman:
- $2 million signing bonus
- 2013 – $750,000
- 2014 – $1.25 million
- 2015 – $5 million
- 2016 – $5 million
- 2017 – $7 million
- 2018 – $7 million
- 2019 – $11 million
Club Options for 2020 and 2021 that includes a $2 million buyout if the options are not exercised
- 2020 – $14.5 million
- 2021 – $14.5 million
Reports on Sunday night indicated Rizzo’s contract also includes an incentives package, but those details have not been released.