Highest Paid Players

Contract information is unofficial and collected from published reports. Dollar figures may not be adjusted for deferred money. Updated 2/2025.

Total Value
The most lucrative contracts in baseball history, by total value:
1. Juan Soto, $765,000,000 (2025-39)
2. Shohei Ohtani, $460,814,765 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
3. Mike Trout, $426,500,000 (2019-30)
4. Mookie Betts, $365,000,000 (2021-32)
5. Aaron Judge, $360,000,000 (2023-31)
6. Manny Machado, $350,000,000 (2023-33)
7. Francisco Lindor, $341,000,000 (2022-31)
8. Fernando Tatis, $340,000,000 (2021-34)
9. Bryce Harper, $330,000,000 (2019-31)
10. Giancarlo Stanton, $325,000,000 (2015-27)
… Corey Seager, $325,000,000 (2022-31)
… Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $325,000,000 (2024-35)
13. Gerrit Cole, $324,000,000 (2020-28)
14. Rafael Devers, $313,500,000 (2024-33)
15. Manny Machado, $300,000,000 (2019-28)
… Trea Turner, $300,000,000 (2023-33)
17. Bobby Witt Jr., $288,777,777 (2024-34)
18. Xander Bogaerts, $280,000,000 (2023-33)
19. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)
20. Nolan Arenado, $260,000,000 (2019-26)
21. Alex Rodriguez, $252,000,000 (2001-10)
22. Miguel Cabrera, $248,000,000 (2016-23)
23. Stephen Strasburg, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
25. Albert Pujols, $240,000,000 (2012-21)
… Robinson Cano, $240,000,000 (2014-23)
27. Joey Votto, $225,000,000 (2014-23)
28. Max Fried, $218,000,000 (2025-32)
29. David Price, $217,000,000 (2016-22)
30. Clayton Kershaw, $215,000,000 (2014-20)
… Christian Yelich, $215,000,000 (2020-28)
32. Prince Fielder, $214,000,000 (2012-20)
33. Austin Riley, $212,000,000 (2023-32)
34. Max Scherzer, $210,000,000 (2015-21)
. . . Corbin Burnes, $210,000,000 (2025-30)
36. Julio Rodriguez, $209,300,000 (2023-34)
37. Zack Greinke, $206,500,000 (2016-21)
38. Carlos Correa, $200,000,000 (2023-28)
39. Derek Jeter, $189,000,000 (2001-10)
40. Jacob deGrom, $185,000,000 (2023-27)
41. Joe Mauer, $184,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $184,000,000 (2016-23)
43. Wander Franco, $182,000,000 (2022-32)
. . . Kris Bryant, $182,000,000 (2022-28)
. . . Blake Snell, $182,000,000 (2025-29)
. . . Willy Adames, $182,000,000 (2025-31)
47. Mark Teixeira, $180,000,000 (2009-16)
. . . Justin Verlander, $180,000,000 (2013-19)
49. Dansby Swanson, $177,000,000 (2023-29)
50. Felix Hernandez, $175,000,000 (2013-19)
. . . Stephen Strasburg, $175,000,000 (2017-23)
. . . Marcus Semien, $175,000,000 (2022-28)
53. Aaron Nola, $172,000,000 (2024-30)
54. Matt Olson, $168,000,000 (2022-29)
55. Buster Posey, $167,000,000 (2013-21)
56. Jose Altuve, $163,500,000 (2018-24)
57. Freddie Freeman, $162,000,000 (2022-27)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $162,000,000 (2023-30)
. . . Carlos Rodón, $162,000,000 (2023-28)
60. CC Sabathia, $161,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Chris Davis, $161,000,000 (2016-22)
62. Manny Ramirez, $160,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $160,000,000 (2012-19)
64. Troy Tulowitzki, $157,750,000 (2011-20)
65. Masahiro Tanaka, $155,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Jon Lester, $155,000,000 (2015-20)
67. Adrian Gonzalez, $154,000,000 (2012-18)
68. Jacoby Ellsbury, $153,000,000 (2014-20)
69. Miguel Cabrera, $152,300,000 (2008-15)
70. Matt Chapman, $151,000,000 (2025-30)
71. Zack Greinke, $147,000,000 (2013-18)
72. Chris Sale, $145,000,000 (2020-24)
73. Mike Trout, $144,500,000 (2015-20)
74. Cole Hamels, $144,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $144,000,000 (2018-25)
76. Carl Crawford, $142,000,000 (2011-17)
77. Todd Helton, $141,500,000 (2003-11)
78. Jose Ramirez, $141,000,000 (2022-28)
79. Patrick Corbin, $140,000,000 (2019-24)
… Javier Baez, $140,000,000 (2022-27)
… Will Smith, $140,000,000 (2024-33)
82. David Wright, $138,000,000 (2013-20)
83. Johan Santana, $137,500,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jacob deGrom, $137,500,000 (2019-23)
85. Tyler Glasnow, $136,562,500 (2024-28)
86. Alfonso Soriano, $136,000,000 (2007-14)
87. Freddie Freeman, $135,000,000 (2014-21)
88. Justin Upton, $132,750,000 (2016-21)
89. Jose Berrios, $131,000,000 (2022-28)
90. Shin-Soo Choo, $130,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Johnny Cueto, $130,000,000 (2016-21)
. . . Paul Goldschmidt, $130,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Max Scherzer, $130,000,000 (2022-24)
94. Matt Cain, $127,500,000 (2012-17)
95. Barry Zito, $126,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Vernon Wells, $126,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Jayson Werth, $126,000,000 (2011-17)
. . . Yu Darvish, $126,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Zack Wheeler, $126,000,000 (2025-27)
100. Ryan Howard, $125,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Josh Hamilton, $125,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . George Springer, $125,000,000 (2021-26)
. . . Jose Altuve, $125,000,000 (2025-29)
104. CC Sabathia, $122,000,000 (2012-16)
105. Mike Hampton, $121,000,000 (2001-08)
106. Jason Giambi, $120,000,000 (2002-08)
. . . Matt Holliday, $120,000,000 (2010-16)
. . . Cliff Lee, $120,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Elvis Andrus, $120,000,000 (2015-22)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $120,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Alex Bregman, $120,000,000 (2025-27)
112. Carlos Beltran, $119,000,000 (2005-11)
113. Zack Wheeler, $118,000,000 (2020-24)
114. Ken Griffey Jr., $116,500,000 (2000-08)
115. J.T. Realmuto, $115,500,000 (2021-25)
116. Robbie Ray, $115,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Yordan Alvarez, $115,000,000 (2023-28)
118. Corbin Carroll, $111,000,000 (2023-30)
119. Jordan Zimmermann, $110,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Dustin Pedroia, $110,000,000 (2014-21)
. . . Yoenis Cespedes, $110,000,000 (2017-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $110,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $110,000,000 (2022-26)
124. Charlie Blackmon, $108,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Luis Castillo, $108,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $108,000,000 (2023-28)
127. Bryan Reynolds, $106,750,000 (2023-30)
128. Andrés Giménez, $106,500,000 (2024-30)
129. Jose Reyes, $106,000,000 (2012-17)
. . . Justin Upton, $106,000,000 (2018-22)
131. Carlos Correa, $105,300,000 (2022-24)
132. Kevin Brown, $105,000,000 (1999-2005)
. . . Homer Bailey, $105,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Ryan Braun, $105,000,000 (2016-20)
135. Trevor Bauer, $102,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Edwin Diaz, $102,000,000 (2023-27)
137. Albert Pujols, $100,000,000 (2004-10)
. . . Carlos Lee, $100,000,000 (2007-12)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $100,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Evan Longoria, $100,000,000 (2017-22)
. . . Kyle Seager, $100,000,000 (2015-21)
. . . Alex Bregman, $100,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Ronald Acuna, $100,000,000 (2019-26)
. . . Byron Buxton, $100,000,000 (2022-28)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $100,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $100,000,000 (2023-27)
147. Adam Wainwright, $97,500,000 (2014-18)
148. Pablo Sandoval, $95,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Josh Hader, $95,000,000 (2024-28)
150. Clayton Kershaw, $93,000,000 (2019-21)
151. Anthony Santander, $92,500,000 (2025-29)
152. Josh Donaldson, $92,000,000 (2020-23)
153. Carlos Zambrano, $91,500,000 (2008-12)
154. Mike Piazza, $91,000,000 (1999-2005)
155. Chipper Jones, $90,000,000 (2001-06)
. . . Barry Bonds, $90,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Scott Rolen, $90,000,000 (2003-10)
. . . Torii Hunter, $90,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $90,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Hunter Pence, $90,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $90,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . D.J. Lemahieu, $90,000,000 (2021-26)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $90,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Logan Webb, $90,000,000 (2024-28)

Average annual value
The highest-paid players in baseball history, by average annual value:
1. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
2. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
3. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
5. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
6. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
… Alex Bregman, $40,000,000 (2025-27)
8. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
9. Blake Snell, $36,400,000 (2025-29)
10. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
11. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
12. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
13. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Corbin Burnes, $35,000,000 (2025-30)
16. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
17. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
18. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
19. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
20. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
… Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
22. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
23. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
24. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
25. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
… Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
29. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
30. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
31. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
32. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
… Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
34. Roger Clemens, $28,000,022 (2007)
35. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
… Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
38. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
39. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
40. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
41. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
42. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
… Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
… Pete Alonso, $27,000,000 (2025-26)
46. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
47. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
… Willy Adames, $26,000,000 (2025-31)
50. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
51. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
52. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
53. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
54. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
55. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
56. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
57. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
58. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
… Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
… Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
… Nathan Eovaldi, $25,000,000 (2025-27)
72. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
73. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
74. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
75. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
76. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
77. Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
. . . Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
81. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
82. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
83. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
84. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
85. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
86. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
87. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
89. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
90. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
. . . Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
98. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
99. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
. . . Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
102. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
103. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
104. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
105. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
106. Roger Clemens, $22,000,022 (2006)
. . . Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
. . . Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Teoscar Hernández, $22,000,000 (2025-27)
114. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143(2014-20)
115. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
116. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
117. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
118. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
119. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
120. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
. . . Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
122. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
127. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
128. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
. . . Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
130. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
131. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
132. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
133. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
. . .  Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
135. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
136. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
. . . Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)
150. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
151. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
. . . Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
153. Adam Wainwright, $19,500,000 (2014-18)
. . . Matt Carpenter, $19,500,000 (2020-21)
. . . Kris Bryant, $19,500,000 (2021)
. . . Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
157. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
158. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
159. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Sale, $19,000,000 (2024-25)
. . . Josh Hader, $19,000,000 (2024-28)
164. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
167. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
168. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
169. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
170. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
171. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
172. Anthony Santander, $18,500,000 (2025-29)
173. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
174. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
175. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
. . . Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
177. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
178. Barry Bonds, $18,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Sammy Sosa, $18,000,000 (2002-05)
. . . Roger Clemens, $18,000,000 (2005)
. . . Jayson Werth, $18,000,000 (2007-14)
. . . Barry Zito, $18,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Torii Hunter, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Hunter Pence, $18,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $18,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Alex Gordon, $18,000,000 (2016-19)
. . . Adrian Beltre, $18,000,000 (2017-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Marcell Ozuna, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Taijuan Walker, $18,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $18,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $18,000,000 (2023-28)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
. . . Matt Chapman, $18,000,000 (2024-26)
. . . Tanner Scott, $18,000,000 (2025-28)

Starting pitchers
The highest-paid starting pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
4. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
5. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
6. Blake Snell, $36,400,000 (2025-29)
7. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
8. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Corbin Burnes, $35,000,000 (2025-30)
10. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
11. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
12. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
13. David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
15. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
16. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
17. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
18. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
19. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
20. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
21. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
22. Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
23. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
24. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
25. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
26. Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
… Nathan Eovaldi, $25,000,000 (2025-27)
33. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
34. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
35. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
36. Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
… Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
38. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
39. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
40. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
41. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
43. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
44. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
45. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
46. Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
49. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
50. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
51. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
52. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
53. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
55. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
56. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
57. Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)
63. Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
64. Adam Wainwright, $19,500,000 (2014-18)
65. Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Chris Sale, $19,000,000 (2024-25)
67. Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
69. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
70. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
71. Miles Mikolas, $18,583,333 (2023-25)
72. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
73. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
74. Roger Clemens, $18,000,000 (2005)
. . . Barry Zito, $18,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $18,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Cole Hamels, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Taijuan Walker, $18,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Yu Darvish, $18,000,000 (2023-28)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
81. Jake Odorizzi, $17,800,000 (2020)
82. Tim Lincecum, $17,500,000 (2014-15)
. . . Homer Bailey, $17,500,000 (2014-19)
. . . Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Adam Wainwright, $17,500,000 (2022)
. . . Adam Wainwright, $17,500,000 (2023)
87. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
88. Josh Beckett, $17,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Nathan Eovaldi, $17,000,000 (2019-22)
. . . Miles Mikolas, $17,000,000 (2019-23)
. . . Madison Bumgarner, $17,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Lance McCullers $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $17,000,000 (2022)
. . . Jameson Taillon, $17,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Nathan Eovaldi, $17,000,000 (2023-28)
. . . Michael Wacha, $17,000,000 (2025-27)
. . . Frankie Montas, $17,000,000 (2025-26)
99. A.J. Burnett, $16,500,000 (2009-13)
. . . John Lackey, $16,500,000 (2010-14)
101. Andy Pettitte, $16,000,000 (2007)
. . . Andy Pettitte, $16,000,000 (2008)
. . . Justin Verlander, $16,000,000 (2010-14)
. . . Anibal Sanchez, $16,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Hiroki Kuroda, $16,000,000 (2014)
. . . John Lackey, $16,000,000 (2016-17)
. . . Scott Kazmir, $16,000,000 (2016-18)
. . . Rich Hill, $16,000,000 (2017-19)

Relief pitchers
The highest-paid relief pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
2. Josh Hader, $19,000,000 (2024-28)
3. Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
… Tanner Scott, $18,000,000 (2025-28)
5. Wade Davis, $17,333,333 (2018-20)
6. Aroldis Chapman, $17,200,000 (2017-21)
7. Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2017-21)
… Aroldis Chapman, $16,000,000 (2020-22)
… Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2022)
… Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
11. Mark Melancon, $15,500,000 (2017-20)
12. Mariano Rivera, $15,000,000 (2008-10) (2011-12)
… Ryan Pressly, $15,000,000 (2023-24)
14. Raisel Iglesias, $14,500,000 (2022-25)
15. Rafael Soriano, $14,000,000 (2013-14)
16. Zach Britton, $13,000,000 (2019-21)
… Will Smith, $13,000,000 (2020-22)
… Craig Kimbrel, $13,000,000 (2024)
19. Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . Jonathan Papelbon, $12,500,000 (2012-15)
21. Francisco Rodriguez, $12,333,333 (2009-11)
22. Jonathan Papelbon, $12,000,000 (2011)
. . . Zach Britton, $12,000,000 (2018)
24. Joe Nathan, $11,750,000 (2008-11)
25. Rafael Soriano, $11,666,667 (2011-13)
26. Francisco Cordero, $11,500,000 (2008-11)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2015-18)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2019-20)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2024)
30. Zach Britton, $11,400,000 (2017)
31. Aroldis Chapman, $11,325,000 (2016)
32. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
. . . Robert Stephenson, $11,000,000 (2024-26)
. . . Blake Treinen, $11,000,000 (2025-26)
. . . Carlos Estevez, $11,000,000 (2025-26)
36. Billy Wagner, $10,750,000 (2006-09)
. . . Cody Allen, $10,750,000 (2018)
. . . Aroldis Chapman, $10,750,000 (2025)
39. Kenley Jansen, $10,650,000 (2016)
40. Alex Colome, $10,532,500 (2020)
41. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
. . . Brandon Morrow, $10,500,000 (2018-19)
43. Kerry Wood, $10,250,000 (2009-10)
44. Edwin Diaz, $10,200,000 (2022)
45. Mariano Rivera, $10,000,000 (2013)
. . . Joe Nathan, $10,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Jim Johnson, $10,000,000 (2014)
. . . Brian Wilson, $10,000,000 (2014)
. . . Wade Davis, $10,000,000 (2017)
. . . Roberto Osuna, $10,000,000 (2020)
. . . David Robertson, $10,000,000 (2023)
. . . Reynaldo Lopez, $10,000,000 (2024-26)
. . . Reynaldo Lopez, $10,000,000 (2025-27)
. . . Kenley Jansen, $10,000,000 (2025)
55. Ken Giles, $9,600,000 (2020)
56. Daniel Bard, $9,500,000 (2023-24)
57. B.J. Ryan, $9,400,000 (2006-10)
58. Matt Barnes, $9,375,000 (2022-23)
59. Jonathan Papelbon, $9,350,000 (2010)
60. Heath Bell, $9,000,000 (2012-14)
. . . Koji Uehara, $9,000,000 (2015-16)
. . . Huston Street, $9,000,000 (2016-17)
. . . Andrew Miller, $9,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Kelvin Herrera, $9,000,000 (2019-20)
. . . Adam Ottovino, $9,000,000 (2019-21)
. . . Hector Neris, $9,000,000 (2024)


Designated hitters
The highest-paid designated hitters, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
3. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
4. Victor Martinez, $17,000,000 (2015-18)
5. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21)
6. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
7. David Ortiz, $16,000,000 (2015)
8. David Ortiz, $14,575,000 (2012)
9. Nelson Cruz, $14,250,000 (2015-18)
… Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
11. Jim Thome, $14,166,667 (2003-08)
12. Gary Sheffield, $14,000,000 (2008-09)
… Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
… Jorge Soler, $14,000,000 (2024-26)
15. David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2007-10)
… David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2013-14)
… Nelson Cruz, $13,000,000 (2021)
18. David Ortiz, $12,500,000 (2011)
. . . Victor Martinez, $12,500,000 (2011-14)

Catchers
The highest-paid catchers, by average annual value:
1. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
2. Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
3. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
4. Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
5. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
6. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
… Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
8. Willson Contreras, $17,500,000 (2023-27)
9. Brian McCann, $17,000,000 (2014-18)
10. Russell Martin, $16,400,000 (2015-19)
11. Yadier Molina, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
12. Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
13. Jorge Posada, $13,100,000 (2008-11)
14. Mike Piazza, $13,000,000 (1999-2005)
… Mike Napoli, $13,000,000 (2013-15)
16. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
17. Miguel Montero, $12,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Mitch Garver, $12,000,000 (2024-25)
19. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Matt Wieters, $10,500,000 (2017)
21. Francisco Cervelli, $10,333,333 (2017-19)
22. James McCann, $10,150,000 (2021-24)
23. Jason Kendall, $10,000,000 (2002-07)
. . . Ivan Rodriguez, $10,000,000 (2004-07)
. . . Jason Varitek, $10,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Yadier Molina, $10,000,000 (2022)
. . . Christian Vazquez, $10,000,000 (2023-25)
28. Mike Napoli, $9,400,000 (2012)
29. Yadier Molina, $9,000,000 (2021)
30. Ivan Rodriguez, $8,500,000 (1999-2002)
. . . Russell Martin, $8,500,000 (2013-14)
. . . Danny Jansen, $8,500,000 (2025)
33. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $8,250,000 (2014)
35. Kenji Johjima, $8,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Buster Posey, $8,000,000 (2013)
. . . Travis d’Arnaud, $8,000,000 (2020-21)
. . . Travis d’Arnaud, $8,000,000 (2022-23)
39. Russell Martin, $7,500,000 (2012)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $7,500,000 (2013)
. . . Javy Lopez, $7,500,000 (2004-06)
. . . Omar Narváez, $7,500,000 (2023-24)
43. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, $7,000,000 (2014-16)

First basemen
The highest-paid first basemen, by average annual value:
1. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
2. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
3. Pete Alonso, $27,000,000 (2025-26)
4. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
5. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
6. Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
7. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
8. Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22) 
9. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
… Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
11. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
12. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
13. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
14. Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2024)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
16. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
18. Jose Abreu, $17,800,000 (2020)
19. Jason Giambi, $17,142,857 (2002-08)
20. Carlos Delgado, $17,000,000 (2001-04)
. . . Jeff Bagwell, $17,000,000 (2002-06)
22. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
23. Josh Bell, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
24. Mike Napoli, $16,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Anthony Rizzo, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
26. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
27. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
28. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21)
29. Albert Pujols, $14,285,214 (2004-10)
30. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
31. Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Ian Desmond, $14,000,000 (2017-21)
33. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
34. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
35. Carlos Delgado, $13,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Derrick Lee, $13,000,000 (2006-10)
37. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
38. Paul Konerko, $12,500,000 (2011-13)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,500,000 (2015-16)
40. Eric Hosmer, $12,250,000 (2017)
41. Paul Konerko, $12,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Carlos Guillen, $12,000,000 (2008-11)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
44. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
45. Aubrey Huff, $11,000,000 (2011-12)

Second basemen
The highest-paid second basemen, by average annual value:
1. Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
2. Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
3. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
4. Mike Moustakas, $16,000,000 (2020-23)
5. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30)
6. Ketel Marte, $15,200,000 (2023-27)
7. Ian Kinsler, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
… D.J. LeMahieu, $15,000,000 (2021-26)
9. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
10. Ben Zobrist, $14,000,000 (2016-19)
11. Dustin Pedroia, $13,750,000(2014-21)
12. Chase Utley, $13,500,000 (2014-15)
13. Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
14. Dan Uggla, $12,400,000 (2011-15)
15. Chase Utley, $12,142,857 (2007-13)
16. Brandon Phillips, $12,083,333 (2012-17)
17. Aaron Hill, $11,666,667 (2014-16)
. . . Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
19. Luis Arraez, $10,600,000 (2024)
20. Brian Roberts, $10,000,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
23. Gleyber Torres, $9,950,000 (2023)
24. Rickie Weeks, $9,675,000 (2011-14)
25. Kolten Wong, $9,000,000 (2021-23)
26. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
27. Howie Kendrick, $8,375,000 (2012-15)
28. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
29. Jonathan Villar, $8,200,000 (2020)
30. Adam Frazier, $8,000,000 (2023)
. . . Whit Merrifield, $8,000,000 (2024)
32. Dan Uggla, $7,800,000 (2010)
33. Omar Infante, $7,562,500 (2014-17)
34. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
35. Brian Roberts, $7,150,000 (2008-09)
36. Brandon Phillips, $6,750,000 (2008-11)
. . . Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)

Shortstops
The highest-paid shortstops, by average annual value:
1. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
2. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
3. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
4. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
5. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
6. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
7. Willy Adames, $26,000,000 (2025-31)
8. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
9. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
10. Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
11. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
12. Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
13. Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
14. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
15. Jose Reyes, $17,666,667 (2012-17)
16. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
17. Derek Jeter, $17,000,000 (2011-13)
… Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
19. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
20. Brandon Crawford, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
21. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
22. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22)
23. Tommy Edman, $14,800,000 (2025-29)
24. Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
… Didi Gregorius, $14,000,000 (2020)
26. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
. . . Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
28. J.J. Hardy, $13,333,333 (2015-17)
29. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
. . . Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
31. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
32. Miguel Tejada, $12,000,000 (2004-09)
33. Xander Bogaerts, $12,000,000 (2019)
34. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
35. Javier Baez, $11,650,000 (2021)
36. Ha-Seong Kim, $11,500,000 (2025-26)
37. Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
38. Jimmy Rollins, $11,000,000 (2012-14)
39. J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
40. Rafael Furcal, $10,000,000 (2009-11)
41. Stephen Drew, $9,500,000 (2013)
42. Edgar Renteria, $9,250,000 (2009-10)
43. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
44. Julio Lugo, $9,000,000 (2007-10)
45. Erick Aybar, $8,750,000 (2013-16)
46. Starlin Castro, $8,571,429 (2013-19)
47. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
48. Asdrubal Cabrera, $8,250,000 (2013-14)
49. Alexei Ramirez, $8,125,000 (2012-15)
50. Jimmy Rollins, $8,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Cristian Guzman, $8,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Carlos Correa, $8,000,000 (2020)

Third basemen
The highest-paid third basemen, by average annual value:
1. Alex Bregman, $40,000,000 (2025-27)
2. Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
3. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
4. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
5. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
6. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
7. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
8. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
9. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
12. Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
13. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
14. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24)
15. Matt Carpenter, $19,500,000 (2020-21)
… Kris Bryant, $19,500,000 (2021)
17. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
18. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
19. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
20. Adrian Beltre, $18,000,000 (2017-18)
. . . Matt Chapman, $18,000,000 (2024-26)
22. Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
23. David Wright, $17,250,000 (2013-20)
24. Justin Turner, $17,000,000 (2021-22)
25. Ryan Zimmerman, $16,666,667 (2014-19)
… Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
27. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
… Adrian Beltre, $16,000,000 (2011-15)
… Justin Turner, $16,000,000 (2017-20)
… Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
31. Aramis Ramirez, $15,000,000 (2007-11)
32. Nolan Arenado, $14,750,000 (2017-18)
33. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
34. Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
35. Chipper Jones, $14,000,000 (2010-12)
. . . Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24)
37. Martin Prado, $13,333,333 (2017-19)
38. Chase Headley, $13,000,000 (2015-18)
39. Adrian Beltre, $12,800,000 (2005-09)
40. Mike Lowell, $12,500,000 (2008-10)
41. Chipper Jones, $12,333,333 (2006-08)
42. Anthony Rendon, $12,300,000 (2018)
43. Aramis Ramirez, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
. . . Kevin Youkilis, $12,000,000 (2013)
. . . Todd Frazier, $12,000,000 (2017)
46. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
47. Scott Rolen, $11,500,000 (2003-10)
. . . Troy Glaus, $11,500,000 (2005-08)
. . . Manny Machado, $11,500,000 (2017)
50. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
51. Eric Chavez, $11,000,000 (2005-10)
52. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
53. Martin Prado, $10,000,000 (2013-16)
. . . Mike Moustakas, $10,000,000 (2019)
. . . Miguel Sano, $10,000,000 (2020-22)
56. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
57. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
58. Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)

Outfielders
The highest-paid outfielders, by average annual value:
1. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
2. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
3. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
4. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
5. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
6. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
7. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
8. Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
9. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
10. Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
14. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
15. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
16. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
17. Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
18. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
… J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
… Teoscar Hernández, $22,000,000 (2025-27)
21. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
22. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
23. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
24. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
25. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
26. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
27. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
28. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
29. Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
30. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
33. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
34. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
35. Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
36. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
37. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
38. Anthony Santander, $18,500,000 (2025-29)
39. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
40. Barry Bonds, $18,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Torii Hunter, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jayson Werth, $18,000,000 (2011-17)
. . . Hunter Pence, $18,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Alex Gordon, $18,000,000 (2016-19)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Marcell Ozuna, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $18,000,000 (2023-27)
50. Cody Bellinger, $17,500,00 (2023-34)
51. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
52. Matt Holliday, $17,142,857 (2010-16)
53. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
54. Carlos Beltran, $17,000,000 (2005-11)
. . . Alfonso Soriano, $17,000,000 (2007-14)
. . . Andre Ethier, $17,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,000,000 (2022)
. . . Michael Conforto, $17,000,000 (2025)
59. Carlos Lee, $16,666,667 (2007-12)
. . . Andrew McCutchen, $16,666,667 (2019-21)
61. Jason Bay, $16,500,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dexter Fowler, $16,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Tyler O’Neill, $16,500,000 (2025-27)
64. Marcel Ozuna, $16,250,000 (2021-24)
65. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
66. Lorenzo Cain, $16,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Michael Brantley, $16,000,000 (2021-22)
68. Barry Bonds, $15,800,000 (2007)
69. B.J. Upton, $15,050,000 (2013-17)
70. Magglio Ordonez, $15,000,000 (2005-09)
. . . Carlos Beltran, $15,000,000 (2014-17)
. . . Curtis Granderson, $15,000,000 (2014-17)

Service Class
The most lucrative multi-year contracts, by service class, by AAV (excluding international and drafted players signing ML contracts):

No Major League service:
1. Jackson Chourio, $10,500,000 (2024-31)
2. Luis Robert, $8,333,333 (2020-25)
3. Eloy Jimenez, $7,166,667 (2019-24)
4. Colt Keith, $4,773,750 (2024-29)
5. Scott Kingery, $4,000,000 (2018-23)
… Evan White, $4,000,000 (2020-25)
6. Jon Singleton, $2,000,000 (2014-18)

Between 1 and 171 days of Major League service:
1. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
2. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
3. Corbin Carroll, $13,875,000 (2023-30)
4. Ronald Acuna, $12,500,000 (2019-26)
5. Michael Harris II, $9,000,000 (2023-30)
6. Ceddane Rafaela, $6,250,000 (2024-31)
7. Paul DeJong, $4,333,333 (2018-23)
8. Chris Archer, $4,250,000 (2014-19)
9. Tim Anderson, $4,166,667 (2017-22)
10. Aaron Ashby, $4,100,000 (2023-27)
11. Brandon Lowe, $4,000,000 (2019-24)
12. David Bote, $3,000,000 (2020-24)
13. Evan Longoria, $2,916,667 (2008-13)
14. Matt Moore, $2,800,000 (2012-16)
15. CC Sabathia, $2,375,000 (2002-05)
16. Salvador Perez, $1,400,000 (2012-16)
17. Brandon Webb, $1,100,000 (2004-06)

1 plus year of Major League service:
1. Spencer Strider, $12,500,000 (2023-28)
2. Brayan Bello, $9,166,667 (2024-29)
3. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
4. Hunter Greene, $8,833,333 (2023-28)
5. Ke’Bryan Hayes, $8,750,000 (2022-29)
6. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
7. Christian Yelich, $7,081,429 (2015-21)
8. Gregory Polanco, $7,000,000 (2017-21) *
… Madison Bumgarner, $7,000,000 (2013-17) *
10. Paul Goldschmidt, $6,400,000 (2014-18) *
11. Keibert Ruiz, $6,250,000 (2023-30)
12. Ricky Romero, $6,020,000 (2011-15)
13. Jedd Gyorko, $5,918,483 (2014-19)
14. Anthony Rizzo, $5,857,143 ^ (2013-19)
15. Stephen Piscotty, $5,583,333 (2017-22)
16. Ryan Braun, $5,625,000(2008-15)
17. Chris Young, $5,600,000 (2009-13)
18. Julio Teheran, $5,400,000 (2014-19)
19. Troy Tulowitzki, $5,166,667 (2008-13)
20. Ozzie Albies, $5,000,000 (2019-25)
21. Ketel Marte, $4,800,000 (2018-22)
22. Juan Lagares, $4,710,739 (2015-19)
23. Yordano Ventura, $4,600,000 (2015-19)
24. Nomar Garciaparra, $4,650,000 (1998-2002)
25. Brian McCann, $4,466,667 (2007-12)
26. Carlos Santana, $4,200,380 (2012-16)
27. Emmanuel Clase, $4,000,000 (2022-26)
28. Grady Sizemore, $3,908,333 (2006-11)
29. Fausto Carmona, $3,750,000 (2008-11)
* – deal begins with third full season
^ – deal begins with first full season

2 plus years of Major League service:
1. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
2. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
3. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
4. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24) *
5. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
6. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
7. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30) *
8. Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24) *
9. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
10. Tim Lincecum, $11,500,000 (2010-11)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $11,500,000 (2020)
12. Carlos Gonzalez, $11,428,571 (2011-17)
13. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
14. Luis Severino, $10,000,000 (2019-22)
15. Blake Snell, $10,000,000 (2019-23)
16. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
17. Kevin Kiermaier, $8,916,667 (2017-22)
18. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
19. Matt Carpenter, $8,666,667 (2014-19)
20. German Marquez, $8,600,000 (2019-23)
21. Andrew McCutchen, $8,583,333 (2012-17)
22. Starlin Castro, $8,571,143 (2013-19)
23. Justin Upton, $8,541,667 (2010-15)
24. Jay Bruce, $8,500,000 (2011-16)
. . . Javier Baez, $8,500,000 (2021)
26. Gio Gonzalez, $8,400,000 (2012-16)
27. Pat Burrell, $8,333,333 (2003-08)
28. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
29. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $7,900,000 (2022)
30. Corey Kluber, $7,700,000 (2015-19)
31. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
32. Clay Buchholz, $7,486,250 (2012-15) *
33. Max Kepler, $7,000,000 (2019-23)
34. Cole Hamels, $6,833,333 (2009-11)
35. Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)
. . . Jaime Garcia, $6,750,000 (2012-15)
37. Chris Sale, $6,500,000 (2013-17)
38. Allen Craig, $6,200,000 (2013-17)
39. Ender Inciarte, $6,105,000 (2017-21)
40. Trevor Cahill, $6,100,000 (2011-15)
. . . Odubel Herrera, $6,100,000 (2017-21)
* – deal begins with fourth full season

3 plus years of Major League service:
1. Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
2. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
3. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
5. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
6. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
7. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
8. Yusei Kikuchi, $16,000,000 (2022-24)
9. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
10. Albert Pujols, $14,285,714 (2004-10)
… Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
12. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
13. Bryan Reynolds, $13,343,750 (2023-30)
14. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
15. Cristian Javier, $12,800,000 (2023-27)
16. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
17. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
18. Chase Utley, $12,142,157 (2007-13)
19. George Springer, $12,000,000 (2018-19)
. . . Brent Rooker, $12,000,000 (2025-29)
21. Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
22. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
23. Aaron Nola, $11,250,000 (2019-22)
24. Sandy Alcantara, $11,200,000 (2022)
. . . Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
26. Nick Markakis, $11,016,667 (2009-14)
27. Alex Rios, $10,666,667 (2009-14)
28. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
29. Carlos Martinez, $10,200,000 (2017-21)
. . . J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
31. David Price, $10,112,500 (2013)
32. Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
33. Scott Kazmir, $9,500,000 (2009-11)
34. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
35. Prince Fielder, $9,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)
37. Max Muncy, $8,666,667 (2020-22)
38. Aaron Judge, $8,500,000 (2020)
39. Roy Oswalt, $8,450,000 (2005-06)
40. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
41. Randy Arozarena, $8,100,000 (2024)
42. Torii Hunter, $8,000,000 (2003-06)
43. Mark Teixeira, $7,700,000 (2006-07)
44. Ervin Santana, $7,500,000 (2009-12)
. . . Billy Butler, $7,500,000 (2011-14)
. . . Nathaniel Lowe, $7,500,000 (2024)
47. Trea Turner, $7,450,000 (2020)
48. Pete Alonso, $7,400,000 (2022)
49. Lance Lynn, $7,333,333 (2015-17)
50. Josh Harrison, $6,825,000 (2015-18)

4 plus years of Major League service:
1. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
2. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
5. Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23) *
6. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
7. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
8. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
9. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
10. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
11. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
12. Cody Bellinger, $17,000,000 (2022)
13. Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
14. Justin Verlander, $16,000,000 (2010-14)
15. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
16. Felix Hernandez, $15,600,000 (2010-14)
17. Mitch Keller, $15,400,000 (2024-28)
18. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22) *
. . . Hisashi Iwakuma, $15,000,000 (2016-18)
20. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21) ^
21. Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
22. David Price, $14,000,000 (2014)
. . . Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
25. Kyle Hendricks, $13,875,000 (2020-23) ^
26. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
27. Bryce Harper, $13,625,000 (2017)
28. Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
29. Kyle Freeland, $12,900,000 (2022-26)
30. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
. . . Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
32. Framber Valdez, $12,100,000 (2024)
33. Kyle Tucker, $12,000,000 (2024)
34. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
35. Matt Holliday, $11,500,00 (2008-09)
. . . Ha-Seong Kim, $11,500,000 (2025-26)
37. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
38. Dan Haren, $11,187,500 (2009-12)
39. Matt Harrison, $11,000,000 (2013-17)
40. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
41. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21) ^
42. Randal Grichuk, $10,400,000 (2019-23)
43. Kevin Youkilis, $10,312,500 (2009-12)
44. Aaron Judge, $10,175,000 (2021)
45. Antonio Senzatela, $10,100,000 (2022-26)
46. Zac Gallen, $10,011,000 (2024)
47. Miguel Sano, $10,000,000 (2020-22)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
* – deal begins with seventh full season
^ – deal begins with sixth full season

5 plus years of Major League service:
1. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
2. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
3. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33) *
4. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
5. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
6. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32) *
7. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
8. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
9. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
10. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
11. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
12. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18) *
13. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
14. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
15. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19) *
16. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
17. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
18. Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
21. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
22. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
23. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
24. Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
26. Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,500,000 (2023)
. . . Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
29. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
30. Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Lance McCullers, $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
33. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21) *
34. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
35. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
. . . Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
37. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
38. Corbin Burnes, $15,637,500 (2024)
39. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
40. Max Scherzer, $15,250,000 (2014)
41. Tyler Glasnow, $15,175,000 (2023-24)
42. Max Fried, $15,000,000 (2024)
43. Tommy Edman, $14,800,000 (2025-29)
44. Roy Oswalt, $14,600,000 (2007-11)
45. Byron Buxton, $14,285,714 (2022-28)
46.  Adam Jones, $14,250,000 (2013-18)
47. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
48. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
49. Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
50. Shane Bieber, $13,125,000 (2024)
51. John Danks, $13,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Danny Duffy, $13,000,000 (2017-21)
53. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
54. Pedro Martinez, $12,500,000 (1998-2003)
. . . Andruw Jones, $12,500,000 (2002-07)
. . . Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . James Paxton, $12,500,000 (2020)
* – deal begins with seventh full season

6 years or more of Major League service:
1. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
2. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
3. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
5. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
6. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
7.

8. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
9. Blake Snell, $36,400,000 (2025-29)
10. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
11. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
12. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
13. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Corbin Burnes, $35,000,000 (2025-30)
16. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
17. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
18. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
19. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
20. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
21. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
22. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
25. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
… Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
27. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
28. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
29. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
30. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
31. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
… Pete Alonso, $27,000,000 (2025-26)
34. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
… Willy Adames, $26,000,000 (2025-31)
37. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
38. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
39. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
40. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
41. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
42. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
43. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
44. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
45. Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
… Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
… Nathan Eovaldi, $25,000,000 (2025-27)
56. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
57. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
58. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
59. Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
. . . Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
63. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
64. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
65. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
66. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
67. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
68. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
70. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
71. Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
. . . Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
78. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
79. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
81. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
82. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
83. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Teoscar Hernández, $22,000,000 (2025-27)
89. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
90. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
91. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
92. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
93. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
94. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
97. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
98. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
99. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
101. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
102. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
. . . Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)