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HighestPaid MLB Players

Many argue that Major League Baseball (MLB) players make too much money. Let’s dive in and see who the 20 Highest-Paid MLB Players are - and exactly how much they make!

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Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers

After helping the Atlanta Braves win a World Series in 2021, Freeman seemingly regrettably left the Braves for Hollywood.

Salary: $27 million

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Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies

Harper played his first seven seasons with the Washington Nationals, leaving for free agency the year before the Nationals won a World Series.

Salary: $27.5 million

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Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

Altuve spent ten years with the Astros, leading the MLB in hits in four of those seasons.

Salary: $29 million

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Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton hits a baseball harder than almost anyone in the league. When Stanton is on the field, he is one of the best power hitters in the game.

Salary: $29 million

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George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays

George Springer was another member of the Houston Astros organization that won the World Series in 2017 and was the most valuable player (MVP).

Salary: $29.6 million

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Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox

Unfortunately, Sale has had bad luck in 2022. After battling back from an injury, he had a line drive hit off his finger in his second season start.

Salary: $30 million

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Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers

Cabrera has one more year on his contract, and plans to play again in 2023. Who can blame him for not wanting to leave another $32 million on the table?

Salary: $32 million

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David Price, Los Angeles Dodgers

David Price is one of the best pitchers of the past generation, winning one Cy Young award in 2012 and was the runner-up in three other seasons.

Salary: $32 million

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Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Machado can opt out of his contract after the 2023 season, though it might be tough to get a better contract than he has now.

Salary: $32 million

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Corey Seager, Texas Rangers

Corey Seager is one of the few star players that the Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been able to retain by throwing a massive amount of money at him.

Salary: $33 million

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Francisco Lindor, New York Mets

Francisco Lindor is in the first year of a massive contract that will pay him $34.1 million until he is 37 years old in 2031.

Salary: $34.1 million

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