Contract information is unofficial and collected from published reports. Dollar figures may not be adjusted for deferred money. Updated 1/2026.

Total Value
The most lucrative contracts in baseball history, by total value:
1. Juan Soto, $765,000,000 (2025-39)
2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $500,000,000 (2026-39)
3. Shohei Ohtani, $460,814,765 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
4. Mike Trout, $426,500,000 (2019-30)
5. Mookie Betts, $365,000,000 (2021-32)
6. Aaron Judge, $360,000,000 (2023-31)
7. Manny Machado, $350,000,000 (2023-33)
8. Francisco Lindor, $341,000,000 (2022-31)
9. Fernando Tatis, $340,000,000 (2021-34)
10. Bryce Harper, $330,000,000 (2019-31)
11. Giancarlo Stanton, $325,000,000 (2015-27)
… Corey Seager, $325,000,000 (2022-31)
… Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $325,000,000 (2024-35)
14. Gerrit Cole, $324,000,000 (2020-28)
15. Rafael Devers, $313,500,000 (2024-33)
16. Manny Machado, $300,000,000 (2019-28)
… Trea Turner, $300,000,000 (2023-33)
18. Bobby Witt Jr., $288,777,777 (2024-34)
19. Xander Bogaerts, $280,000,000 (2023-33)
20. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)
21. Nolan Arenado, $260,000,000 (2019-26)
22. Alex Rodriguez, $252,000,000 (2001-10)
23. Miguel Cabrera, $248,000,000 (2016-23)
24. Stephen Strasburg, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
26. Albert Pujols, $240,000,000 (2012-21)
… Robinson Cano, $240,000,000 (2014-23)
… Kyle Tucker, $240,000,000 (2026-29)
29. Joey Votto, $225,000,000 (2014-23)
30. Max Fried, $218,000,000 (2025-32)
31. David Price, $217,000,000 (2016-22)
32. Clayton Kershaw, $215,000,000 (2014-20)
… Christian Yelich, $215,000,000 (2020-28)
34. Prince Fielder, $214,000,000 (2012-20)
35. Austin Riley, $212,000,000 (2023-32)
36. Max Scherzer, $210,000,000 (2015-21)
. . . Corbin Burnes, $210,000,000 (2025-30)
. . . Dylan Cease, $210,000,000 (2026-32)
39. Julio Rodriguez, $209,300,000 (2023-34)
40. Zack Greinke, $206,500,000 (2016-21)
41. Carlos Correa, $200,000,000 (2023-28)
42. Derek Jeter, $189,000,000 (2001-10)
43. Jacob deGrom, $185,000,000 (2023-27)
44. Joe Mauer, $184,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $184,000,000 (2016-23)
46. 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)
50. Mark Teixeira, $180,000,000 (2009-16)
. . . Justin Verlander, $180,000,000 (2013-19)
52. Dansby Swanson, $177,000,000 (2023-29)
53. Felix Hernandez, $175,000,000 (2013-19)
. . . Stephen Strasburg, $175,000,000 (2017-23)
. . . Marcus Semien, $175,000,000 (2022-28)
. . . Alex Bregman, $175,000,000 (2026-30)
. . . José Ramírez, $175,000,000 (2026-32)
58. Aaron Nola, $172,000,000 (2024-31)
59. Garrett Crochet, $170,000,000 (2026-31)
60. Matt Olson, $168,000,000 (2022-29)
61. Buster Posey, $167,000,000 (2013-21)
62. Jose Altuve, $163,500,000 (2018-24)
63. Freddie Freeman, $162,000,000 (2022-27)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $162,000,000 (2023-30)
. . . Carlos Rodón, $162,000,000 (2023-28)
66. CC Sabathia, $161,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Chris Davis, $161,000,000 (2016-22)
68. Manny Ramirez, $160,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $160,000,000 (2012-19)
70. Troy Tulowitzki, $157,750,000 (2011-20)
71. Masahiro Tanaka, $155,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Jon Lester, $155,000,000 (2015-20)
. . . Pete Alonso, $155,000,000 (2026-30)
74. Adrian Gonzalez, $154,000,000 (2012-18)
75. Jacoby Ellsbury, $153,000,000 (2014-20)
76. Miguel Cabrera, $152,300,000 (2008-15)
77. Matt Chapman, $151,000,000 (2025-30)
78. Kyle Schwarber, $150,000,000 (2026-30)
79. Zack Greinke, $147,000,000 (2013-18)
80. Chris Sale, $145,000,000 (2020-24)
81. Mike Trout, $144,500,000 (2015-20)
82. Cole Hamels, $144,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $144,000,000 (2018-25)
84. Carl Crawford, $142,000,000 (2011-17)
85. Todd Helton, $141,500,000 (2003-11)
86. Jose Ramirez, $141,000,000 (2022-28)
87. Patrick Corbin, $140,000,000 (2019-24)
… Javier Baez, $140,000,000 (2022-27)
… Will Smith, $140,000,000 (2024-33)
90. David Wright, $138,000,000 (2013-20)
91. Johan Santana, $137,500,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jacob deGrom, $137,500,000 (2019-23)
93. Tyler Glasnow, $136,562,500 (2024-28)
94. Alfonso Soriano, $136,000,000 (2007-14)
95. Freddie Freeman, $135,000,000 (2014-21)
. . . Jackson Merrill, $135,000,000 (2026-34)
97. Justin Upton, $132,750,000 (2016-21)
98. Jose Berrios, $131,000,000 (2022-28)
99. 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)
. . . Ránger Suarez, $130,000,000 (2026-30)
104. Matt Cain, $127,500,000 (2012-17)
105. 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)
. . . Bo Bichette, $126,000,000 (2026-28)
111. 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)
115. CC Sabathia, $122,000,000 (2012-16)
116. Mike Hampton, $121,000,000 (2001-08)
117. 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)
123. Carlos Beltran, $119,000,000 (2005-11)
124. Zack Wheeler, $118,000,000 (2020-24)
125. Ken Griffey Jr., $116,500,000 (2000-08)
. . . Ketel Marte, $116,500,000 (2025-31)
127. J.T. Realmuto, $115,500,000 (2021-25)
128. Robbie Ray, $115,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Yordan Alvarez, $115,000,000 (2023-28)
130. Corbin Carroll, $111,000,000 (2023-30)
131. 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)
136. Charlie Blackmon, $108,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Luis Castillo, $108,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $108,000,000 (2023-28)
139. Bryan Reynolds, $106,750,000 (2023-30)
140. Andrés Giménez, $106,500,000 (2024-30)
141. Jose Reyes, $106,000,000 (2012-17)
. . . Justin Upton, $106,000,000 (2018-22)
143. Carlos Correa, $105,300,000 (2022-24)
144. Kevin Brown, $105,000,000 (1999-2005)
. . . Homer Bailey, $105,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Ryan Braun, $105,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Cal Raleigh, $105,000,000 (2025-30)
148. Trevor Bauer, $102,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Edwin Diaz, $102,000,000 (2023-27)
150. 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)
160. Adam Wainwright, $97,500,000 (2014-18)
161. Pablo Sandoval, $95,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Josh Hader, $95,000,000 (2024-28)
163. Clayton Kershaw, $93,000,000 (2019-21)
164. Anthony Santander, $92,500,000 (2025-29)
… Josh Naylor, $92,500,000 (2026-30)
166. Josh Donaldson, $92,000,000 (2020-23)
167. Carlos Zambrano, $91,500,000 (2008-12)
168. Mike Piazza, $91,000,000 (1999-2005)
169. 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. Kyle Tucker, $60,000,000 (2026-29)
2. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
3. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
4. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
6. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
. . . Bo Bichette, $42,000,000 (2026-28)
8. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
… Alex Bregman, $40,000,000 (2025-27)
10. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
11. Blake Snell, $36,400,000 (2025-29)
12. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
13. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $35,714,286 (2026-39)
14. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
15. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
16. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Corbin Burnes, $35,000,000 (2025-30)
… Alex Bregman, $35,000,000 (2026-30)
20. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
21. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
22. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
23. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
24. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
… Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
26. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
27. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
28. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
29. 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)
… Pete Alonso, $31,000,000 (2026-30)
34. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
35. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
36. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
37. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
… Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
… Kyle Schwarber, $30,000,000 (2026-30)
40. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $28,500,000 (2025)
41. Garrett Crochet, $28,333,333 (2026-31)
42. Roger Clemens, $28,000,022 (2007)
43. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
… Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
46. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
47. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
48. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
49. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
50. 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)
54. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
55. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
… Willy Adames, $26,000,000 (2025-31)
. . . Ránger Suarez, $26,000,000 (2026-30)
59. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
60. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
61. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
62. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
63. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
64. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
65. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
66. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
67. 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)
… Michael King, $25,000,000 (2026-28)
… José Ramírez, $25,000,000 (2026-32)
83. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
84. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
85. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
86. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
87. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
88. 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)
92. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
93. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
94. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
95. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
96. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
97. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
98. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
100. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
101. 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)
. . . Seth Lugo, $23,000,000 (2026-27)
. . . Edwin Díaz, $23,000,000 (2026-28)
111. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
112. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
. . . Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
115. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
116. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
117. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
118. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
119. 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)
127. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143(2014-20)
128. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
129. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
130. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
131. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
132. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
133. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
. . . Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
135. 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)
. . . Dylan Cease, $21,000,000 (2026-32)
141. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
142. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
. . . Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
144. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
145. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
146. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
147. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
. . .  Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
149. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
150. 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)
. . . Merrill Kelly, $20,000,000 (2026)
. . . Ha-Seong Kim, $20,000,000 (2026)
166. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
167. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
. . . Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
169. 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)
173. Ketel Marte, $19,416,667 (2025-31)
174. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
175. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
176. 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)
181. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
184. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
185. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
186. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
187. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
188. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
189. Anthony Santander, $18,500,000 (2025-29)
. . . Josh Naylor, $18,500,000 (2026-30)
191. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
192. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
193. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
. . . Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
195. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
196. 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. Garrett Crochet, $28,333,333 (2026-31)
19. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
20. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
21. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
22. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
23. Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
24. Ránger Suarez, $26,000,000 (2026-30)
25. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
26. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
27. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
28. 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)
… Michael King, $25,000,000 (2026-28)
36. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
37. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
38. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
39. Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
… Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
41. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
42. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
43. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
44. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Seth Lugo, $23,000,000 (2026-27)
47. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
48. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
49. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
50. Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
53. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
54. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
55. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
56. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
57. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Dylan Cease, $21,000,000 (2026-32)
60. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
61. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
62. 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)
. . . Merrill Kelly, $20,000,000 (2026)

Relief pitchers
The highest-paid relief pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Edwin Díaz, $23,000,000 (2026-28)
2. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
3. Josh Hader, $19,000,000 (2024-28)
4. Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
… Tanner Scott, $18,000,000 (2025-28)
6. Wade Davis, $17,333,333 (2018-20)
7. Aroldis Chapman, $17,200,000 (2017-21)
8. Devin Williams, $17,000,000 (2026-28)
9. 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)
… Raisel Iglesias, $16,000,000 (2026)
14. Mark Melancon, $15,500,000 (2017-20)
15. Mariano Rivera, $15,000,000 (2008-10) (2011-12)
… Ryan Pressly, $15,000,000 (2023-24)
… Robert Suarez, $15,000,000 (2026-28)
18. Raisel Iglesias, $14,500,000 (2022-25)
19. Rafael Soriano, $14,000,000 (2013-14)
… Ryan Helsley, $14,000,000 (2026-27)
21. Zach Britton, $13,000,000 (2019-21)
… Will Smith, $13,000,000 (2020-22)
… Craig Kimbrel, $13,000,000 (2024)
… Pete Fairbanks, $13,000,000 (2026)
25. Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . Jonathan Papelbon, $12,500,000 (2012-15)
27. Francisco Rodriguez, $12,333,333 (2009-11)
. . . Tyler Rogers, $12,333,333 (2026-28)
29. Jonathan Papelbon, $12,000,000 (2011)
. . . Zach Britton, $12,000,000 (2018)
31. Joe Nathan, $11,750,000 (2008-11)
32. Rafael Soriano, $11,666,667 (2011-13)
33. 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)
37. Zach Britton, $11,400,000 (2017)
38. Aroldis Chapman, $11,325,000 (2016)
39. 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)
. . . Kenley Jansen, $11,000,000 (2026)
. . . Brad Keller, $11,000,000 (2026)
. . . Luke Weaver, $11,000,000 (2026)
46. Billy Wagner, $10,750,000 (2006-09)
. . . Cody Allen, $10,750,000 (2018)
. . . Aroldis Chapman, $10,750,000 (2025)
49. Kenley Jansen, $10,650,000 (2016)
50. Alex Colome, $10,532,500 (2020)
51. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
. . . Brandon Morrow, $10,500,000 (2018-19)
53. Kerry Wood, $10,250,000 (2009-10)
54. Edwin Diaz, $10,200,000 (2022)
55. 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)
. . . Emilio Pagán, $10,000,000 (2026-27)
66. Ken Giles, $9,600,000 (2020)
67. Daniel Bard, $9,500,000 (2023-24)
. . . Kyle Finnegan, $9,500,000 (2023-24)
69. B.J. Ryan, $9,400,000 (2006-10)
70. Matt Barnes, $9,375,000 (2022-23)
71. Jonathan Papelbon, $9,350,000 (2010)
72. 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)
… Kyle Schwarber, $30,000,000 (2026-30)
4. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
5. Victor Martinez, $17,000,000 (2015-18)
6. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21)
7. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
8. David Ortiz, $16,000,000 (2015)
9. David Ortiz, $14,575,000 (2012)
10. Nelson Cruz, $14,250,000 (2015-18)
… Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
12. Jim Thome, $14,166,667 (2003-08)
13. Gary Sheffield, $14,000,000 (2008-09)
… Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
… Jorge Soler, $14,000,000 (2024-26)
16. David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2007-10)
… David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2013-14)
… Nelson Cruz, $13,000,000 (2021)
19. 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)
… Cal Raleigh, $17,500,000 (2025-30)
10. Brian McCann, $17,000,000 (2014-18)
11. Russell Martin, $16,400,000 (2015-19)
12. Yadier Molina, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
… J.T. Realmuto, $15,000,000 (2026-28)
14. Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
15. Jorge Posada, $13,100,000 (2008-11)
16. Mike Piazza, $13,000,000 (1999-2005)
… Mike Napoli, $13,000,000 (2013-15)
18. Salvador Perez, $12,500,000 (2026-27)
19. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
20. Miguel Montero, $12,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Mitch Garver, $12,000,000 (2024-25)
22. Alejandro Kirk, $11,600,000 (2026-30)
23. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Matt Wieters, $10,500,000 (2017)
25. Francisco Cervelli, $10,333,333 (2017-19)
26. James McCann, $10,150,000 (2021-24)
27. 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)
32. Mike Napoli, $9,400,000 (2012)
33. Yadier Molina, $9,000,000 (2021)
34. Ivan Rodriguez, $8,500,000 (1999-2002)
. . . Russell Martin, $8,500,000 (2013-14)
. . . Danny Jansen, $8,500,000 (2025)
37. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $8,250,000 (2014)
39. 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)

First basemen
The highest-paid first basemen, by average annual value:
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $35,714,286 (2026-39)
2. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… Pete Alonso, $31,000,000 (2026-30)
4. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
5. Pete Alonso, $27,000,000 (2025-26)
6. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
7. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
8. Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
9. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
10. Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22) 
11. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
… Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
13. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
14. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
15. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
16. Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2024)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
18. Josh Naylor, $18,500,000 (2026-30)
19. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
21. Jose Abreu, $17,800,000 (2020)
22. Jason Giambi, $17,142,857 (2002-08)
23. Carlos Delgado, $17,000,000 (2001-04)
. . . Jeff Bagwell, $17,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Munetaka Murakami, $17,000,000 (2026-27)
26. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
27. Josh Bell, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
28. Mike Napoli, $16,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Anthony Rizzo, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
30. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
31. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
32. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21)
33. Albert Pujols, $14,285,214 (2004-10)
34. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
35. Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Ian Desmond, $14,000,000 (2017-21)
37. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
38. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
39. Carlos Delgado, $13,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Derrick Lee, $13,000,000 (2006-10)
41. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
42. Paul Konerko, $12,500,000 (2011-13)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,500,000 (2015-16)
44. Eric Hosmer, $12,250,000 (2017)

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. Ketel Marte, $19,416,667 (2025-31)
5. Mike Moustakas, $16,000,000 (2020-23)
6. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30)
7. Ketel Marte, $15,200,000 (2023-27)
8. Ian Kinsler, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
… D.J. LeMahieu, $15,000,000 (2021-26)
10. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
11. Ben Zobrist, $14,000,000 (2016-19)
12. Dustin Pedroia, $13,750,000(2014-21)
13. Chase Utley, $13,500,000 (2014-15)
14. Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
15. Dan Uggla, $12,400,000 (2011-15)
16. Chase Utley, $12,142,857 (2007-13)
17. Brandon Phillips, $12,083,333 (2012-17)
18. Aaron Hill, $11,666,667 (2014-16)
. . . Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
20. Luis Arraez, $10,600,000 (2024)
21. Brian Roberts, $10,000,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
24. Gleyber Torres, $9,950,000 (2023)
25. Rickie Weeks, $9,675,000 (2011-14)
26. Kolten Wong, $9,000,000 (2021-23)
27. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
28. Howie Kendrick, $8,375,000 (2012-15)
29. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
30. Jonathan Villar, $8,200,000 (2020)
31. Adam Frazier, $8,000,000 (2023)
. . . Whit Merrifield, $8,000,000 (2024)
33. Dan Uggla, $7,800,000 (2010)
34. Omar Infante, $7,562,500 (2014-17)
35. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
. . . Kristian Campbell, $7,500,000 (2025-32)
37. Brian Roberts, $7,150,000 (2008-09)
38. 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)
… Ha-Seong Kim, $20,000,000 (2026)
15. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
16. Jose Reyes, $17,666,667 (2012-17)
17. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
18. Derek Jeter, $17,000,000 (2011-13)
… Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
20. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
21. Brandon Crawford, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
22. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
23. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22)
24. Tommy Edman, $14,800,000 (2025-29)
25. Ha-Seong Kim, $14,500,000 (2025-26)
26. Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
… Didi Gregorius, $14,000,000 (2020)
28. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
. . . Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
30. J.J. Hardy, $13,333,333 (2015-17)
31. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
. . . Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
33. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
34. Miguel Tejada, $12,000,000 (2004-09)
35. Xander Bogaerts, $12,000,000 (2019)
36. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
37. Javier Baez, $11,650,000 (2021)
38. Geraldo Perdomo, $11,250,000 (2026-29)
39. Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
40. Jimmy Rollins, $11,000,000 (2012-14)
41. J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
42. Rafael Furcal, $10,000,000 (2009-11)
43. Stephen Drew, $9,500,000 (2013)
44. Edgar Renteria, $9,250,000 (2009-10)
45. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
46. Julio Lugo, $9,000,000 (2007-10)
47. Erick Aybar, $8,750,000 (2013-16)
48. Starlin Castro, $8,571,429 (2013-19)
49. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
50. Asdrubal Cabrera, $8,250,000 (2013-14)
51. Alexei Ramirez, $8,125,000 (2012-15)
52. 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. Bo Bichette, $42,000,000 (2026-28)
2. Alex Bregman, $40,000,000 (2025-27)
3. Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Alex Bregman, $35,000,000 (2026-30)
5. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
6. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
7. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
8. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
9. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
10. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
11. José Ramírez, $25,000,000 (2026-32)
12. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
15. Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
16. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
17. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24)
18. Matt Carpenter, $19,500,000 (2020-21)
… Kris Bryant, $19,500,000 (2021)
20. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
21. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
22. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
23. Adrian Beltre, $18,000,000 (2017-18)
. . . Matt Chapman, $18,000,000 (2024-26)
25. Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
26. David Wright, $17,250,000 (2013-20)
27. Justin Turner, $17,000,000 (2021-22)
28. Ryan Zimmerman, $16,666,667 (2014-19)
… Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
30. 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)
34. Aramis Ramirez, $15,000,000 (2007-11)
35. Nolan Arenado, $14,750,000 (2017-18)
36. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
37. Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
38. Chipper Jones, $14,000,000 (2010-12)
. . . Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24)
40. Martin Prado, $13,333,333 (2017-19)
41. Chase Headley, $13,000,000 (2015-18)
42. Adrian Beltre, $12,800,000 (2005-09)
43. Mike Lowell, $12,500,000 (2008-10)
44. Chipper Jones, $12,333,333 (2006-08)
45. Anthony Rendon, $12,300,000 (2018)
46. Aramis Ramirez, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
. . . Kevin Youkilis, $12,000,000 (2013)
. . . Todd Frazier, $12,000,000 (2017)
49. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
50. Scott Rolen, $11,500,000 (2003-10)
. . . Troy Glaus, $11,500,000 (2005-08)
. . . Manny Machado, $11,500,000 (2017)
. . . Maikel Garcia, $11,500,000 (2026-30)
54. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
55. Eric Chavez, $11,000,000 (2005-10)
56. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
57. Martin Prado, $10,000,000 (2013-16)
. . . Mike Moustakas, $10,000,000 (2019)
. . . Miguel Sano, $10,000,000 (2020-22)
60. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
61. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
62. Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)

Outfielders
The highest-paid outfielders, by average annual value:
1. Kyle Tucker, $60,000,000 (2026-29)
2. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
3. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
4. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
5. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
6. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
7. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
8. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
9. Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
10. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
11. 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)
15. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
16. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
17. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
18. Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
19. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
… J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
… Teoscar Hernández, $22,000,000 (2025-27)
22. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
23. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
24. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
25. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
26. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
27. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
28. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
29. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
30. Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
31. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
34. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
35. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
36. Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
37. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
38. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
39. Anthony Santander, $18,500,000 (2025-29)
40. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
41. 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)
51. Cody Bellinger, $17,500,00 (2023-24)
52. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
53. Matt Holliday, $17,142,857 (2010-16)
54. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
55. 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)
60. Carlos Lee, $16,666,667 (2007-12)
. . . Andrew McCutchen, $16,666,667 (2019-21)
62. Jason Bay, $16,500,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dexter Fowler, $16,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Tyler O’Neill, $16,500,000 (2025-27)
65. Marcel Ozuna, $16,250,000 (2021-24)
66. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
67. Lorenzo Cain, $16,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Michael Brantley, $16,000,000 (2021-22)
69. Barry Bonds, $15,800,000 (2007)
70. B.J. Upton, $15,050,000 (2013-17)
71. Magglio Ordonez, $15,000,000 (2005-09)
. . . Carlos Beltran, $15,000,000 (2014-17)
. . . Curtis Granderson, $15,000,000 (2014-17)
. . . Jackson Merrill, $15,000,000 (2026-34)

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. Kristian Campbell, $7,500,000 (2025-32)
4. Eloy Jimenez, $7,166,667 (2019-24)
5. Colt Keith, $4,773,750 (2024-29)
6. Scott Kingery, $4,000,000 (2018-23)
… Evan White, $4,000,000 (2020-25)
7. 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. Roman Anthony, $16,250,000 (2026-33)
4. Corbin Carroll, $13,875,000 (2023-30)
5. Ronald Acuna, $12,500,000 (2019-26)
6. Lawrence Butler, $9,357,143 (2025-31)
7. Michael Harris II, $9,000,000 (2023-30)
8. Samuel Basallo, $8,325,000 (2026-33)
9. Ceddane Rafaela, $6,250,000 (2024-31)
10. Paul DeJong, $4,333,333 (2018-23)
11. Chris Archer, $4,250,000 (2014-19)
12. Tim Anderson, $4,166,667 (2017-22)
13. Aaron Ashby, $4,100,000 (2023-27)
14. Brandon Lowe, $4,000,000 (2019-24)
15. David Bote, $3,000,000 (2020-24)
16. Evan Longoria, $2,916,667 (2008-13)
17. Matt Moore, $2,800,000 (2012-16)
18. CC Sabathia, $2,375,000 (2002-05)
19. Salvador Perez, $1,400,000 (2012-16)
20. Brandon Webb, $1,100,000 (2004-06)

1 plus year of Major League service:
1. Jackson Merrill, $15,000,000 (2026-34)
2. Spencer Strider, $12,500,000 (2023-28)
3. Brayan Bello, $9,166,667 (2024-29)
4. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
5. Brandon Pfaadt, $9,000,000 (2026-30)
6. Hunter Greene, $8,833,333 (2023-28)
7. Ke’Bryan Hayes, $8,750,000 (2022-29)
8. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
9. Christian Yelich, $7,081,429 (2015-21)
10. Gregory Polanco, $7,000,000 (2017-21) *
… Madison Bumgarner, $7,000,000 (2013-17) *
12. Paul Goldschmidt, $6,400,000 (2014-18) *
13. Keibert Ruiz, $6,250,000 (2023-30)
14. Ricky Romero, $6,020,000 (2011-15)
15. Jedd Gyorko, $5,918,483 (2014-19)
16. Anthony Rizzo, $5,857,143 ^ (2013-19)
17. Stephen Piscotty, $5,583,333 (2017-22)
18. Ryan Braun, $5,625,000(2008-15)
19. Chris Young, $5,600,000 (2009-13)
20. Julio Teheran, $5,400,000 (2014-19)
21. Troy Tulowitzki, $5,166,667 (2008-13)
22. Ozzie Albies, $5,000,000 (2019-25)
23. Ketel Marte, $4,800,000 (2018-22)
24. Juan Lagares, $4,710,739 (2015-19)
25. Yordano Ventura, $4,600,000 (2015-19)
26. Nomar Garciaparra, $4,650,000 (1998-2002)
27. Brian McCann, $4,466,667 (2007-12)
28. Carlos Santana, $4,200,380 (2012-16)
29. Emmanuel Clase, $4,000,000 (2022-26)
30. Grady Sizemore, $3,908,333 (2006-11)
31. 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. Tyler Soderstrom, $12,285,714 (2026-32)
10. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
11. Tim Lincecum, $11,500,000 (2010-11)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $11,500,000 (2020)
. . . Maikel Garcia, $11,500,000 (2026-30)
14. Carlos Gonzalez, $11,428,571 (2011-17)
15. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
16. Luis Severino, $10,000,000 (2019-22)
17. Blake Snell, $10,000,000 (2019-23)
18. Tanner Bibee, $9,600,000 (2025-29)
19. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
20. Kevin Kiermaier, $8,916,667 (2017-22)
21. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
22. Matt Carpenter, $8,666,667 (2014-19)
23. German Marquez, $8,600,000 (2019-23)
24. Andrew McCutchen, $8,583,333 (2012-17)
25. Starlin Castro, $8,571,143 (2013-19)
26. Justin Upton, $8,541,667 (2010-15)
27. Jay Bruce, $8,500,000 (2011-16)
. . . Javier Baez, $8,500,000 (2021)
29. Gio Gonzalez, $8,400,000 (2012-16)
30. Pat Burrell, $8,333,333 (2003-08)
31. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
32. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $7,900,000 (2022)
33. Corey Kluber, $7,700,000 (2015-19)
34. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
35. Clay Buchholz, $7,486,250 (2012-15) *
36. Max Kepler, $7,000,000 (2019-23)
37. Cole Hamels, $6,833,333 (2009-11)
38. Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)
. . . Jaime Garcia, $6,750,000 (2012-15)
40. Chris Sale, $6,500,000 (2013-17)
41. Allen Craig, $6,200,000 (2013-17)
42. Ender Inciarte, $6,105,000 (2017-21)
43. 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. Cal Raleigh, $17,500,000 (2025-30)
6. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
7. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
8. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
9. Yusei Kikuchi, $16,000,000 (2022-24)
10. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
11. Albert Pujols, $14,285,714 (2004-10)
… Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
13. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
14. Bryan Reynolds, $13,343,750 (2023-30)
15. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
16. Cristian Javier, $12,800,000 (2023-27)
17. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
18. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
19. Chase Utley, $12,142,157 (2007-13)
20. George Springer, $12,000,000 (2018-19)
. . . Brent Rooker, $12,000,000 (2025-29)
22. Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
23. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
24. Aaron Nola, $11,250,000 (2019-22)
. . . Geraldo Perdomo, $11,250,000 (2026-29)
26. Sandy Alcantara, $11,200,000 (2022)
. . . Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
28. Nick Markakis, $11,016,667 (2009-14)
29. Alex Rios, $10,666,667 (2009-14)
30. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
31. Carlos Martinez, $10,200,000 (2017-21)
. . . J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
33. David Price, $10,112,500 (2013)
34. Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
35. Scott Kazmir, $9,500,000 (2009-11)
36. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
37. Prince Fielder, $9,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)
39. Max Muncy, $8,666,667 (2020-22)
40. Aaron Judge, $8,500,000 (2020)
41. Roy Oswalt, $8,450,000 (2005-06)
42. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
43. Randy Arozarena, $8,100,000 (2024)
44. Torii Hunter, $8,000,000 (2003-06)
45. Mark Teixeira, $7,700,000 (2006-07)
46. Ervin Santana, $7,500,000 (2009-12)
. . . Billy Butler, $7,500,000 (2011-14)
. . . Nathaniel Lowe, $7,500,000 (2024)
49. Trea Turner, $7,450,000 (2020)
50. Pete Alonso, $7,400,000 (2022)
51. Lance Lynn, $7,333,333 (2015-17)
52. Josh Harrison, $6,825,000 (2015-18)

4 plus years of Major League service:
1. Garrett Crochet, $28,333,333 (2026-31)
2. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
3. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
6. Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23) *
7. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
8. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
9. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
10. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
11. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
12. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
13. Cody Bellinger, $17,000,000 (2022)
14. Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
15. Justin Verlander, $16,000,000 (2010-14)
16. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
17. Felix Hernandez, $15,600,000 (2010-14)
18. Mitch Keller, $15,400,000 (2024-28)
19. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22) *
. . . Hisashi Iwakuma, $15,000,000 (2016-18)
21. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21) ^
22. Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
23. David Price, $14,000,000 (2014)
. . . Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
26. Kyle Hendricks, $13,875,000 (2020-23) ^
27. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
28. Bryce Harper, $13,625,000 (2017)
29. Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
30. Kyle Freeland, $12,900,000 (2022-26)
31. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
. . . Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
33. Framber Valdez, $12,100,000 (2024)
34. Kyle Tucker, $12,000,000 (2024)
35. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
36. Alejandro Kirk, $11,600,000 (2026-30)
37. Matt Holliday, $11,500,00 (2008-09)
. . . Ha-Seong Kim, $11,500,000 (2025-26)
39. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
40. Dan Haren, $11,187,500 (2009-12)
41. Matt Harrison, $11,000,000 (2013-17)
42. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
43. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21) ^
44. Randal Grichuk, $10,400,000 (2019-23)
45. Kevin Youkilis, $10,312,500 (2009-12)
46. Aaron Judge, $10,175,000 (2021)
47. Antonio Senzatela, $10,100,000 (2022-26)
48. Zac Gallen, $10,011,000 (2024)
49. 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. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $35,714,286 (2026-39)
2. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
3. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
4. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33) *
5. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
6. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
7. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32) *
8. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
9. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
10. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
11. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
12. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
13. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18) *
14. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
15. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
16. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19) *
17. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
18. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
19. Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Ha-Seong Kim, $20,000,000 (2026)
23. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
24. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
25. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
26. Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
28. Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,500,000 (2023)
. . . Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
31. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
32. Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Lance McCullers, $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
35. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21) *
36. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
37. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
. . . Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
39. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
40. Corbin Burnes, $15,637,500 (2024)
41. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
42. Max Scherzer, $15,250,000 (2014)
43. Tyler Glasnow, $15,175,000 (2023-24)
44. Max Fried, $15,000,000 (2024)
45. Tommy Edman, $14,800,000 (2025-29)
46. Roy Oswalt, $14,600,000 (2007-11)
47. Byron Buxton, $14,285,714 (2022-28)
48.  Adam Jones, $14,250,000 (2013-18)
49. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
50. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
51. Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
52. Shane Bieber, $13,125,000 (2024)
53. John Danks, $13,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Danny Duffy, $13,000,000 (2017-21)
55. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
56. 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. Kyle Tucker, $60,000,000 (2026-29)
2. Juan Soto, $51,000,000 (2025-39)
3. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
4. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
6. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
. . . Bo Bichette, $42,000,000 (2026-28)
8. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
… Alex Bregman, $40,000,000 (2025-27)
10. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
11. Blake Snell, $36,400,000 (2025-29)
12. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
13. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
14. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
15. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Corbin Burnes, $35,000,000 (2025-30)
… Alex Bregman, $35,000,000 (2026-30)
19. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
20. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
21. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
22. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
23. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
24. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
25. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
… Pete Alonso, $31,000,000 (2026-30)
29. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
… Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
… Kyle Schwarber, $30,000,000 (2026-30)
32. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
33. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
34. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
35. Max Fried, $27,250,000 (2025-32)
36. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
… Pete Alonso, $27,000,000 (2025-26)
39. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
… Willy Adames, $26,000,000 (2025-31)
… Ránger Suarez, $26,000,000 (2026-30)
43. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
44. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
45. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
46. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
47. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
48. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
49. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
50. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
51. 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)
… Michael King, $25,000,000 (2026-28)
… José Ramírez, $25,000,000 (2026-32)
64. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
65. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
66. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
67. 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)
71. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
72. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
73. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
74. Teoscar Hernández, $23,500,000 (2024)
75. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
76. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
78. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
79. 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)
. . . Seth Lugo, $23,000,000 (2026-27)
. . . Edwin Díaz, $23,000,000 (2026-28)
88. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
89. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
91. Luis Severino, $22,333,333 (2025-27)
92. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
93. 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)
99. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
100. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
101. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
102. Yusei Kikuchi, $21,225,000 (2025-27)
103. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
104. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
. . . Dylan Cease, $21,000,000 (2026-32)
108. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
109. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
110. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
112. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
113. 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)
. . . Merrill Kelly, $20,000,000 (2026)