Contract information is unofficial and collected from published reports. Dollar figures may not be adjusted for deferred money. Updated 4/2023.

Total Value
The most lucrative contracts in baseball history, by total value:
1. Mike Trout, $426,500,000 (2019-30)
2. Mookie Betts, $365,000,000 (2021-32)
3. Aaron Judge, $360,000,000 (2023-31)
4. Manny Machado, $350,000,000 (2023-33)
5. Francisco Lindor, $341,000,000 (2022-31)
6. Fernando Tatis, $340,000,000 (2021-34)
7. Bryce Harper, $330,000,000 (2019-31)
8. Giancarlo Stanton, $325,000,000 (2015-27)
9. Corey Seager, $325,000,000 (2022-31)
10. Gerrit Cole, $324,000,000 (2020-28)
11. Rafael Devers, $313,500,000 (2024-33)
12. Manny Machado, $300,000,000 (2019-28)
… Trea Turner, $300,000,000 (2023-33)
14. Xander Bogaerts, $280,000,000 (2023-33)
15. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)
16. Nolan Arenado, $260,000,000 (2019-26)
17. Alex Rodriguez, $252,000,000 (2001-10)
18. Miguel Cabrera, $248,000,000 (2016-23)
19. Stephen Strasburg, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
21. Albert Pujols, $240,000,000 (2012-21)
… Robinson Cano, $240,000,000 (2014-23)
23. Joey Votto, $225,000,000 (2014-23)
24. David Price, $217,000,000 (2016-22)
25. Clayton Kershaw, $215,000,000 (2014-20)
… Christian Yelich, $215,000,000 (2020-28)
27. Prince Fielder, $214,000,000 (2012-20)
28. Austin Riley, $212,000,000 (2023-32)
29. Max Scherzer, $210,000,000 (2015-21)
… Julio Rodriguez, $209,300,000 (2023-34)
31. Zack Greinke, $206,500,000 (2016-21)
32. Carlos Correa, $200,000,000 (2023-28)
33. Derek Jeter, $189,000,000 (2001-10)
34. Jacob deGrom, $185,000,000 (2023-27)
35. Joe Mauer, $184,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $184,000,000 (2016-23)
37. Wander Franco, $182,000,000 (2022-32)
. . . Kris Bryant, $182,000,000 (2022-28)
39. Mark Teixeira, $180,000,000 (2009-16)
. . . Justin Verlander, $180,000,000 (2013-19)
41. Dansby Swanson, $177,000,000 (2023-29)
42. Felix Hernandez, $175,000,000 (2013-19)
. . . Stephen Strasburg, $175,000,000 (2017-23)
. . . Marcus Semien, $175,000,000 (2022-28)
45. Matt Olson, $168,000,000 (2022-29)
46. Buster Posey, $167,000,000 (2013-21)
47. Jose Altuve, $163,500,000 (2018-24)
48. Freddie Freeman, $162,000,000 (2022-27)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $162,000,000 (2023-30)
. . . Carlos Rodón, $162,000,000 (2023-28)
51. CC Sabathia, $161,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Chris Davis, $161,000,000 (2016-22)
53. Manny Ramirez, $160,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $160,000,000 (2012-19)
55. Troy Tulowitzki, $157,750,000 (2011-20)
56. Masahiro Tanaka, $155,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Jon Lester, $155,000,000 (2015-20)
58. Adrian Gonzalez, $154,000,000 (2012-18)
59. Jacoby Ellsbury, $153,000,000 (2014-20)
60. Miguel Cabrera, $152,300,000 (2008-15)
61. Zack Greinke, $147,000,000 (2013-18)
62. Chris Sale, $145,000,000 (2020-24)
63. Mike Trout, $144,500,000 (2015-20)
64. Cole Hamels, $144,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $144,000,000 (2018-25)
66. Carl Crawford, $142,000,000 (2011-17)
67. Todd Helton, $141,500,000 (2003-11)
68. Jose Ramirez, $141,000,000 (2022-28)
69. Patrick Corbin, $140,000,000 (2019-24)
70. Javier Baez, $140,000,000 (2022-27)
71. David Wright, $138,000,000 (2013-20)
72. Johan Santana, $137,500,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jacob deGrom, $137,500,000 (2019-23)
74. Alfonso Soriano, $136,000,000 (2007-14)
75. Freddie Freeman, $135,000,000 (2014-21)
76. Justin Upton, $132,750,000 (2016-21)
77. Jose Berrios, $131,000,000 (2022-28)
78. 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)
82. Matt Cain, $127,500,000 (2012-17)
83. 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)
87. Ryan Howard, $125,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Josh Hamilton, $125,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . George Springer, $125,000,000 (2021-26)
90. CC Sabathia, $122,000,000 (2012-16)
91. Mike Hampton, $121,000,000 (2001-08)
92. 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)
97. Carlos Beltran, $119,000,000 (2005-11)
98. Zack Wheeler, $118,000,000 (2020-24)
99. Ken Griffey Jr., $116,500,000 (2000-08)
100. J.T. Realmuto, $115,500,000 (2021-25)
101. Robbie Ray, $115,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Yordan Alvarez, $115,000,000 (2023-28)
103. Corbin Carroll, $111,000,000 (2023-30)
104. 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)
109. Charlie Blackmon, $108,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Luis Castillo, $108,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $108,000,000 (2023-28)
112. Bryan Reynolds, $106,750,000 (2023-30)
113. Andrés Giménez, $106,500,000 (2024-30)
114. Jose Reyes, $106,000,000 (2012-17)
. . . Justin Upton, $106,000,000 (2018-22)
116. Carlos Correa, $105,300,000 (2022-24)
117. Kevin Brown, $105,000,000 (1999-2005)
. . . Homer Bailey, $105,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Ryan Braun, $105,000,000 (2016-20)
118. Trevor Bauer, $102,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Edwin Diaz, $102,000,000 (2023-27)
122. 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)
132. Adam Wainwright, $97,500,000 (2014-18)
133. Pablo Sandoval, $95,000,000 (2015-19)
134. Clayton Kershaw, $93,000,000 (2019-21)
135. Josh Donaldson, $92,000,000 (2020-23)
136. Carlos Zambrano, $91,500,000 (2008-12)
137. Mike Piazza, $91,000,000 (1999-2005)
138. 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. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
3. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
4. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
5. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
6. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
7. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
8. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
10. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
11. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
12. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
13. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
14. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
… Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
16. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
17. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
18. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
19. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
22. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
23. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
24. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
25. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
… Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
27. Roger Clemens, $28,000,022 (2007)
28. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
… Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
… Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
32. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
… Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
35. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
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. 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)
54. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
55. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
56. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
57. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
58. 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)
62. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
63. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
64. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
65. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
66. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
67. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
69. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
70. 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)
78. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
79. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
. . . Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
. . . Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
83. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
84. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
85. 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)
92. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143(2014-20)
93. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
94. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
95. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
96. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
97. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
. . . Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
99. 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)
104. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
105. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
106. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
107. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
108. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
109. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
. . .  Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
111. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
112. 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)
126. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
127. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
. . . Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
129. 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)
133. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
134. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
135. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
138. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
141. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
142. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
143. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
144. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
145. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
146. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
147. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
148. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
. . . Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
150. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
151. 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)

Starting pitchers
The highest-paid starting pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
3. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
4. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
5. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
6. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
7. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
8. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
9. David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
11. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
12. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
13. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
14. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
15. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
16. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
17. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
18. 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)
22. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
23. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
24. Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
… Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
26. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
27. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
28. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
29. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
31. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
32. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
33. Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
36. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
37. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
38. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
39. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
41. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
42. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
43. 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)
49. Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
50. Adam Wainwright, $19,500,000 (2014-18)
51. Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
52. Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
54. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
55. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
56. Miles Mikolas, $18,583,333 (2023-25)
57. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
58. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
59. 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)
66. Jake Odorizzi, $17,800,000 (2020)
67. 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)
72. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
73. 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)
82. A.J. Burnett, $16,500,000 (2009-13)
. . . John Lackey, $16,500,000 (2010-14)
84. 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. Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
3. Wade Davis, $17,333,333 (2018-20)
4. Aroldis Chapman, $17,200,000 (2017-21)
5. 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)
9. Mark Melancon, $15,500,000 (2017-20)
10. Mariano Rivera, $15,000,000 (2008-10) (2011-12)
… Ryan Pressly, $15,000,000 (2023-24)
12. Raisel Iglesias, $14,500,000 (2022-25)
13. Rafael Soriano, $14,000,000 (2013-14)
14. Zach Britton, $13,000,000 (2019-21)
… Will Smith, $13,000,000 (2020-22)
16. Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . Jonathan Papelbon, $12,500,000 (2012-15)
18. Francisco Rodriguez, $12,333,333 (2009-11)
19. Jonathan Papelbon, $12,000,000 (2011)
. . . Zach Britton, $12,000,000 (2018)
21. Joe Nathan, $11,750,000 (2008-11)
22. Rafael Soriano, $11,666,667 (2011-13)
23. Francisco Cordero, $11,500,000 (2008-11)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2015-18)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2019-20)
26. Zach Britton, $11,400,000 (2017)
27. Aroldis Chapman, $11,325,000 (2016)
28. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
29. Billy Wagner, $10,750,000 (2006-09)
30. Kenley Jansen, $10,650,000 (2016)
31. Cody Allen, $10,750,000 (2018)
32. Alex Colome, $10,532,500 (2020)
33. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
. . . Brandon Morrow, $10,500,000 (2018-19)
35. Kerry Wood, $10,250,000 (2009-10)
36. Edwin Diaz, $11,000,000 (2022)
37. 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)
44. Ken Giles, $9,600,000 (2020)
45. Daniel Bard, $9,500,000 (2023-24)
46. B.J. Ryan, $9,400,000 (2006-10)
47. Matt Barnes, $9,375,000 (2022-23)
48. Jonathan Papelbon, $9,350,000 (2010)
49. 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)

Designated hitters
The highest-paid designated hitters, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
2. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
3. Victor Martinez, $17,000,000 (2015-18)
4. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21)
5. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
6. David Ortiz, $16,000,000 (2015)
7. David Ortiz, $14,575,000 (2012)
8. Nelson Cruz, $14,250,000 (2015-18)
… Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
10. Jim Thome, $14,166,667 (2003-08)
11. Gary Sheffield, $14,000,000 (2008-09)
… Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
13. David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2007-10)
… David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2013-14)
… Nelson Cruz, $13,000,000 (2021)
16. 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. Jorge Posada, $13,100,000 (2008-11)
13. Mike Piazza, $13,000,000 (1999-2005)
… Mike Napoli, $13,000,000 (2013-15)
15. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
16. Miguel Montero, $12,000,000 (2013-17)
17. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Matt Wieters, $10,500,000 (2017)
19. Francisco Cervelli, $10,333,333 (2017-19)
20. James McCann, $10,150,000 (2021-24)
21. 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)
26. Mike Napoli, $9,400,000 (2012)
27. Yadier Molina, $9,000,000 (2021)
28. Ivan Rodriguez, $8,500,000 (1999-2002)
. . . Russell Martin, $8,500,000 (2013-14)
30. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $8,250,000 (2014)
32. 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)
36. 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)
40. 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. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
4. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
5. Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
6. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
7. Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22) 
8. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
… Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
10. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
11. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
12. Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
… Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
14. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
16. Jose Abreu, $17,800,000 (2020)
17. Jason Giambi, $17,142,857 (2002-08)
18. Carlos Delgado, $17,000,000 (2001-04)
. . . Jeff Bagwell, $17,000,000 (2002-06)
20. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
21. Josh Bell, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
22. Mike Napoli, $16,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Anthony Rizzo, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
24. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
25. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
26. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21)
27. Albert Pujols, $14,285,214 (2004-10)
28. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
29. Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Ian Desmond, $14,000,000 (2017-21)
31. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
32. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
33. Carlos Delgado, $13,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Derrick Lee, $13,000,000 (2006-10)
35. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
36. Paul Konerko, $12,500,000 (2011-13)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,500,000 (2015-16)
38. Eric Hosmer, $12,250,000 (2017)
39. Paul Konerko, $12,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Carlos Guillen, $12,000,000 (2008-11)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
42. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
43. Aubrey Huff, $11,000,000 (2011-12)

Second basemen
The highest-paid second basemen, by average annual value:
1. Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
2. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
3. Mike Moustakas, $16,000,000 (2020-23)
4. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30)
5. Ketel Marte, $15,200,000 (2023-27)
6. Ian Kinsler, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
… D.J. LeMahieu, $15,000,000 (2021-26)
8. Ben Zobrist, $14,000,000 (2016-19)
9. Dustin Pedroia, $13,750,000(2014-21)
10. Chase Utley, $13,500,000 (2014-15)
11. Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
12. Dan Uggla, $12,400,000 (2011-15)
13. Chase Utley, $12,142,857 (2007-13)
14. Brandon Phillips, $12,083,333 (2012-17)
15. Aaron Hill, $11,666,667 (2014-16)
. . . Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
17. Brian Roberts, $10,000,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
20. Gleyber Torres, $9,950,000 (2023)
21. Rickie Weeks, $9,675,000 (2011-14)
22. Kolten Wong, $9,000,000 (2021-23)
23. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
24. Howie Kendrick, $8,375,000 (2012-15)
25. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
26. Jonathan Villar, $8,200,000 (2020)
27. Adam Frazier, $8,000,000 (2023)
28. Dan Uggla, $7,800,000 (2010)
29. Omar Infante, $7,562,500 (2014-17)
30. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
31. Brian Roberts, $7,150,000 (2008-09)
32. 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. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
7. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
8. Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
9. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
10. Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
11. Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
12. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
13. Jose Reyes, $17,666,667 (2012-17)
14. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
15. Derek Jeter, $17,000,000 (2011-13)
… Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
17. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
18. Brandon Crawford, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
19. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
20. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22)
21. Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
… Didi Gregorius, $14,000,000 (2020)
23. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
. . . Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
25. J.J. Hardy, $13,333,333 (2015-17)
26. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
. . . Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
28. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
29. Miguel Tejada, $12,000,000 (2004-09)
30. Xander Bogaerts, $12,000,000 (2019)
31. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
32. Javier Baez, $11,650,000 (2021)
33. Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
34. Jimmy Rollins, $11,000,000 (2012-14)
35. J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
36. Rafael Furcal, $10,000,000 (2009-11)
37. Stephen Drew, $9,500,000 (2013)
38. Edgar Renteria, $9,250,000 (2009-10)
39. Julio Lugo, $9,000,000 (2007-10)
40. Erick Aybar, $8,750,000 (2013-16)
41. Starlin Castro, $8,571,429 (2013-19)
42. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
43. Asdrubal Cabrera, $8,250,000 (2013-14)
44. Alexei Ramirez, $8,125,000 (2012-15)
45. Jimmy Rollins, $8,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Cristian Guzman, $8,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Carlos Correa, $8,000,000 (2020)
48. J.J. Hardy, $7,416,667 (2012-14)
49. Jimmy Rollins, $7,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Rafael Furcal, $7,000,000 (2012-13)
. . . Jed Lowrie, $7,000,000 (2015-17)

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

Outfielders
The highest-paid outfielders, by average annual value:
1. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
2. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
3. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
4. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
5. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
6. Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
7. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
8. 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)
12. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
13. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
14. Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
15. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
… J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
17. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
18. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
19. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
20. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
21. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
22. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
23. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
24. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
25. Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
26. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
29. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
30. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
31. Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
32. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
33. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
34. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
35. 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)
45. Cody Bellinger, $17,500,00 (2023-34)
46. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
47. Matt Holliday, $17,142,857 (2010-16)
48. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
49. 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)
53. Carlos Lee, $16,666,667 (2007-12)
. . . Andrew McCutchen, $16,666,667 (2019-21)
55. Jason Bay, $16,500,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dexter Fowler, $16,500,000 (2017-21)
57. Marcel Ozuna, $16,250,000 (2021-24)
58. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
59. Lorenzo Cain, $16,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Michael Brantley, $16,000,000 (2021-22)
61. Barry Bonds, $15,800,000 (2007)
62. B.J. Upton, $15,050,000 (2013-17)
63. 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):

Less than 1 year 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. Luis Robert, $8,333,333 (2020-25)
7. Eloy Jimenez, $7,166,667 (2019-24)
8. Paul DeJong, $4,333,333 (2018-23)
9. Chris Archer, $4,250,000 (2014-19)
10. Tim Anderson, $4,166,667 (2017-22)
11. Aaron Ashby, $4,100,000 (2023-27)
12. Scott Kingery, $4,000,000 (2018-23)
… Brandon Lowe, $4,000,000 (2019-24)
… Evan White, $4,000,000 (2020-25)
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. Jon Singleton, $2,000,000 (2014-18)
20. Salvador Perez, $1,400,000 (2012-16)
21. Brandon Webb, $1,100,000 (2004-06)

1 plus years of Major League service:
1. Spencer Strider, $12,500,000 (2023-28)
2. Hunter Greene, $8,833,333 (2023-28)
3. Ke’Bryan Hayes, $8,750,000 (2022-29)
4. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
5. Christian Yelich, $7,081,429 (2015-21)
6. Gregory Polanco, $7,000,000 (2017-21) *
… Madison Bumgarner, $7,000,000 (2013-17) *
8. Paul Goldschmidt, $6,400,000 (2014-18) *
9. Keibert Ruiz, $6,250,000 (2023-30)
10. Ricky Romero, $6,020,000 (2011-15)
11. Jedd Gyorko, $5,918,483 (2014-19)
12. Anthony Rizzo, $5,857,143 ^ (2013-19)
13. Stephen Piscotty, $5,583,333 (2017-22)
14. Ryan Braun, $5,625,000(2008-15)
15. Chris Young, $5,600,000 (2009-13)
16. Julio Teheran, $5,400,000 (2014-19)
17. Troy Tulowitzki, $5,166,667 (2008-13)
18. Ozzie Albies, $5,000,000 (2019-25)
19. Ketel Marte, $4,800,000 (2018-22)
20. Juan Lagares, $4,710,739 (2015-19)
21. Yordano Ventura, $4,600,000 (2015-19)
22. Nomar Garciaparra, $4,650,000 (1998-2002)
23. Brian McCann, $4,466,667 (2007-12)
24. Carlos Santana, $4,200,380 (2012-16)
25. Emmanuel Clase, $4,000,000 (2022-26)
26. Grady Sizemore, $3,908,333 (2006-11)
27. 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. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
2. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
3. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24) *
4. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
5. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
6. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30) *
7. Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24) *
8. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
9. Tim Lincecum, $11,500,000 (2010-11)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $11,500,000 (2020)
11. Carlos Gonzalez, $11,428,571 (2011-17)
12. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
13. Luis Severino, $10,000,000 (2019-22)
14. Blake Snell, $10,000,000 (2019-23)
15. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
16. Kevin Kiermaier, $8,916,667 (2017-22)
17. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
18. Matt Carpenter, $8,666,667 (2014-19)
19. German Marquez, $8,600,000 (2019-23)
20. Andrew McCutchen, $8,583,333 (2012-17)
21. Starlin Castro, $8,571,143 (2013-19)
22. Justin Upton, $8,541,667 (2010-15)
23. Jay Bruce, $8,500,000 (2011-16)
. . . Javier Baez, $8,500,000 (2021)
25. Gio Gonzalez, $8,400,000 (2012-16)
26. Pat Burrell, $8,333,333 (2003-08)
27. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
28. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $7,900,000 (2022)
29. Corey Kluber, $7,700,000 (2015-19)
30. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
31. Clay Buchholz, $7,486,250 (2012-15) *
32. Max Kepler, $7,000,000 (2019-23)
33. Cole Hamels, $6,833,333 (2009-11)
34. Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)
. . . Jaime Garcia, $6,750,000 (2012-15)
36. Chris Sale, $6,500,000 (2013-17)
37. Allen Craig, $6,200,000 (2013-17)
38. Ender Inciarte, $6,105,000 (2017-21)
39. 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)
20. Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
21. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
22. Aaron Nola, $11,250,000 (2019-22)
23. Sandy Alcantara, $11,200,000 (2022)
. . . Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
25. Nick Markakis, $11,016,667 (2009-14)
26. Alex Rios, $10,666,667 (2009-14)
27. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
28. Carlos Martinez, $10,200,000 (2017-21)
. . . J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
30. David Price, $10,112,500 (2013)
31. Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
32. Scott Kazmir, $9,500,000 (2009-11)
33. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
34. Prince Fielder, $9,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)
36. Max Muncy, $8,666,667 (2020-22)
37. Aaron Judge, $8,500,000 (2020)
38. Roy Oswalt, $8,450,000 (2005-06)
39. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
40. Torii Hunter, $8,000,000 (2003-06)
40. Mark Teixeira, $7,700,000 (2006-07)
41. Ervin Santana, $7,500,000 (2009-12)
. . . Billy Butler, $7,500,000 (2011-14)
44. Trea Turner, $7,450,000 (2020)
45. Pete Alonso, $7,400,000 (2022)
46. Lance Lynn, $7,333,333 (2015-17)
47. 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. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22) *
. . . Hisashi Iwakuma, $15,000,000 (2016-18)
19. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21) ^
20. Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
21. David Price, $14,000,000 (2014)
. . . Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
23. Kyle Hendricks, $13,875,000 (2020-23) ^
24. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
25. Bryce Harper, $13,625,000 (2017)
26. Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
27. Kyle Freeland, $12,900,000 (2022-26)
28. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
. . . Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
30. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
31. Matt Holliday, $11,500,00 (2008-09)
32. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
33. Dan Haren, $11,187,500 (2009-12)
34. Matt Harrison, $11,000,000 (2013-17)
35. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
36. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21) ^
37. Randal Grichuk, $10,400,000 (2019-23)
38. Kevin Youkilis, $10,312,500 (2009-12)
39. Aaron Judge, $10,175,000 (2021)
40. Antonio Senzatela, $10,100,000 (2022-26)
41. 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. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
5. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32) *
6. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
7. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
8. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
9. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
10. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
11. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18) *
12. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
13. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
14. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19) *
15. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
16. Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
19. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
20. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
21. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
22. Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
24. Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,500,000 (2023)
. . . Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
27. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
28. Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Lance McCullers, $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
31. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21) *
32. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
33. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
. . . Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
35. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
36. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
37. Max Scherzer, $15,250,000 (2014)
38. Tyler Glasnow, $15,175,000 (2023-24)
39. Roy Oswalt, $14,600,000 (2007-11)
40. Byron Buxton, $14,285,714 (2022-28)
41.  Adam Jones, $14,250,000 (2013-18)
42. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
43. Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
44. John Danks, $13,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Danny Duffy, $13,000,000 (2017-21)
46. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
47. 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. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
3. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
4. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
5. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
6. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
7. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
8. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
10. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
11. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
12. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
13. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
14. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
15. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
16. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
19. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
… Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
21. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
22. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
24. Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
25. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
27. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
28. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
29. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
30. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
31. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
32. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
33. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
34. 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)
41. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
42. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
43. 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)
47. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
48. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
49. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
50. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
51. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
53. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
54. 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)
61. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
62. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
64. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
65. 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)
70. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
71. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
72. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
73. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
74. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
77. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
78. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
79. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
81. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
82. 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)