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MLB: The 20 highest paid players in 2022

2022-05-31 12:08:19 Updated on 2022-05-31 21:24:13

#20 - Freddie Freeman - Los Angeles Dodgers - $27,000,000 First season with the Dodgers after winning the World Series with the Braves.

#19 - Bryce Harper

#19 - Bryce Harper - Philadelphia Phillies - $27,538,462 He is having another great season in 2021 with 35 home runs and 100 RBIs produced. This is his 4th season with the Phillies.

#17 - Giancarlo Stanton

#17 - Giancarlo Stanton - New York Yankees - $29,000,000 8th year of the 13 year, $325 million contract he signed in 2015.

#17 - Jose Altuve

#17 - Jose Altuve - Houston Astros - $29,000,000 Already a 12th season with the Astros for the second baseman.

#16 - George Springer

#16 - George Springer - Toronto Blue Jays - $29,666,666 Second season in Toronto, he will need to stay healthy for the Blue Jays to be successful.

#15 - Chris Sale

#15 - Chris Sale - Boston Red Sox - $30,000,000 Injured, still hasn't pitched in 2022 and has just 9 starts since 2019.

#12 - David Price

#12 - David Price - Los Angeles Dodgers - $32,000,000 Last year of his 7 year contract. He will most likely not be in the top 20 in 2023.

#12 - Manny Machado

#12 - Manny Machado - San Diego Padres - $32,000,000 He is off to a great start in his 4th season with the San Diego Padres.

#12 - Miguel Cabrera

#12 - Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers - $32,000,000 20th season in the majors for the future Hall of Famer who hit his 3,000th homer this season.

#11 - Corey Seager

#11 - Corey Seager - Texas Rangers - $33,000,000 First season with the Rangers who offered him a 10 year contract.

#10 - Francisco Lindor

#10 - Francisco Lindor - New York Mets - $34,100,000 He had a disappointing first season with the Mets after signing a 10-year, $341 million contract.

#8 - Nolan Arenado

#8 - Nolan Arenado - St. Louis Cardinals - $35,000,000 3-time Nationals Champion, this is his second season with the Cardinals.

#8 - Stephen Strasburg

#8 - Stephen Strasburg - Washington Nationals - $35,000,000 Often injured, the pitcher is under contract through 2026.

#7 - Carlos Correa

#7 - Carlos Correa - Minnesota Twins - $35,100,000 After 7 seasons with the Astros, the Twins offer convinced him to move to Minnesota.

#6 - Trevor Bauer

#6 - Trevor Bauer - Los Angeles Dodgers - $35,333,333 Suspended 324 games by MLB following domestic violence allegations, his career is likely over.

#4 - Gerrit Cole

#4 - Gerrit Cole - New York Yankees - $36,000,000 Dominant pitcher with the Astros, he has yet to meet expectations since joining the Yankees.

#4 - Jacob De Grom

#4 - Jacob De Grom - New York Mets - $36,000,000 Cy Young winner in 2018 and 2019. Dominating on the mound this season after missing most of last season.

#3 - Anthony Rendon

#3 - Anthony Rendon - Los Angeles Angels - $36,571,428 He produced 126 runs in 2019, a national high. He only played 58 games in 2021. He is off to a very good start in 2022.

#2 - Mike Trout

#2 - Mike Trout - Los Angeles Angels - $37,116,666 Rookie of the Year in 2012 and three-time MVP of the American. The best player in baseball over the last 10 years.