Who is the highest-paid 3rd baseman in MLB? Anthony Rendon is atop list of Top 10 salaries
Coming off a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019, All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon tested free agency and signed a monster contract with the Los Angeles Angels that December.
However, the seven-year, $245 million deal hasn't panned out like it was supposed to for the Angels. The two-time Silver Slugger hasn’t played more than 58 games in any of his four years with the Angels because of injuries.
And heading into the 2024 season, Rendon's $38.6 million salary is not only the highest among third basemen, but sixth-highest in the majors.
Who are the highest-paid MLB third basemen in 2024?
Here's the top 10:
Anthony Rendon, Angels – $38,571,429
Nolan Arenado, Cardinals – $32,675,167
Alex Bregman, Astros – $30,500,000
Rafael Devers, Red Sox – $27,066,581
Yoán Moncada, White Sox – $24,800,000
Austin Riley, Braves – $21,000,000
Matt Chapman, Giants − $18,000,000
Manny Machado, Padres – $17,090,909
José Ramírez, Guardians - $17,000,000
DJ LeMahieu, Yankees – $15,000,000
Who is highest-paid MLB player at each position in 2024?
Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies, $23.9 million
First basemen: Kris Bryant, Rockies, $28.0 million
Second basemen: José Altuve, Astros, $29.0 million
Shortstop: Corey Seager, Rangers, $35 million
Third basemen: Anthony Rendon, Angels, $38.6 million
Center fielder: Aaron Judge, Yankees, $40 million
Left fielder: Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers, $23.5 million
Right fielder: Juan Soto, Yankees, $31.1 million
Designated hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, $70 million
Starting pitchers: Max Scherzer, Rangers and Justin Verlander, Astros, $43.3 million
Relief pitcher: Josh Hader, Astros − $19.0 million
Top 10 highest-paid at each position
1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | C | DH | P
Source: USA TODAY Sports, Cot's Baseball Contracts
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest-paid MLB third basemen: The top 10 highest-paid 3B in 2024
