We knew one thing was for certain: Aaron Judge was going to get PAID this offseason.
And now, we know just how much: Per reports, he’s getting a nine-year deal worth $360 million (!!) to stay with the New York Yankees.
So where will he end up on the list of the biggest Major League contracts by pure value?
We now know. We’re listing the 20 highest-paid players in the history of the majors, and so many of these contracts are still active (remember when we were shocked about how much money Alex Rodriguez made?).
So here’s a rundown, sorted by full contract value, and we’ll update this as the MLB offseason continues (all figures from Spotrac):
1
Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
12 years, $426,500,000
2
Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
12 years, $365,000,000
3
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
Nine years, $360,000,000
4
Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
10 years, $341,000,000
5
Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
14 years, $340,000,000
6
Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
13 years, $330,000,000
7
Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees
13 years, $325,000,000 (NOTE: he signed this with the Marlins)
8
Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
10 years, $325,000,000
9
Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees
9 years, $324,000,000
10
Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
10 years, $300,000,000
11
Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
11 years, $300,000,000
12
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
10 years, $275,000,000
13
Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
8 years, $260,000,000 (NOTE: He signed this with the Rockies)
14
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
10 years, $252,000,000 (NOTE: he signed this with the Rangers)
15
Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
8 years, $248,000,000
16
Stephen Strasburg
7 years, $245,000,000
17
Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels
7 years, $245,000,000
18
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
10 years, $240,000,000 (NOTE: He signed this with the Angels)
19
Robinson Cano, Free Agent
10 years, $240,000,000 (NOTE: He signed this with the Mariners)
20
Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
10 years, $225,000,000
