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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.
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
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.