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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.
All told, Rendon has played in only 257 games -- with 12 stints on the injured list since 2021.
And heading into the 2025 season, Rendon's $38.6 million salary is not only the highest among third basemen.
(In present-day value calculated by MLB)
1 − Anthony Rendon, Angels − $38,571,429
2 − Nolan Arenado, Cardinals − $29,533,909
3 − Alex Bregman, Red Sox − $25,930,874
4 − Matt Chapman, Giants − $25,166,667
5 − Austin Riley, Braves − $22,000,000
6 − Jose Ramirez, Guardians − $19,000,000
7 − Manny Machado, Padres − $17,090,909
8 − Jeimer Candelario, Reds − $16,000,000
T-9 − Eugenio Suarez, Diamondbacks − $15,000,000
T-9 − DJ LeMahieu, Yankees − $15,000,000
2025 MLB SALARIES: Database of every player who made the Opening Day roster
The figures, compiled by USA TODAY, are calculated by the MLB Labor Relations Department of the present-day value of contracts including deferrals and signing bonuses.
The figures by MLB and distributed to all teams are intended to reflect the cash obligations in any given year.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest-paid MLB third basemen om 2025
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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.
All told, Rendon has played in only 257 games -- with 12 stints on the injured list since 2021.
And heading into the 2025 season, Rendon's $38.6 million salary is not only the highest among third basemen.
Who are the highest-paid MLB third basemen in 2025?
(In present-day value calculated by MLB)
1 − Anthony Rendon, Angels − $38,571,429
2 − Nolan Arenado, Cardinals − $29,533,909
3 − Alex Bregman, Red Sox − $25,930,874
4 − Matt Chapman, Giants − $25,166,667
5 − Austin Riley, Braves − $22,000,000
6 − Jose Ramirez, Guardians − $19,000,000
7 − Manny Machado, Padres − $17,090,909
8 − Jeimer Candelario, Reds − $16,000,000
T-9 − Eugenio Suarez, Diamondbacks − $15,000,000
T-9 − DJ LeMahieu, Yankees − $15,000,000
2025 MLB SALARIES: Database of every player who made the Opening Day roster
The figures, compiled by USA TODAY, are calculated by the MLB Labor Relations Department of the present-day value of contracts including deferrals and signing bonuses.
The figures by MLB and distributed to all teams are intended to reflect the cash obligations in any given year.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest-paid MLB third basemen om 2025
Continue reading...
