Without a salary cap, contracts for MLB players can be as big as they want, assuming an owner is willing to pay them.
That’s why some of the biggest stars in the game have continued to shatter the record for the largest contract in MLB history. That current title belongs to Juan Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets ahead of the 2025 MLB season.
Soto’s record-breaking contract came one year after Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became MLB’s first $700 million player.
Although it’s unlikely anyone will beat those deals in the near future, this list of the largest contracts in MLB history is likely to need updating in the coming years.
Ranking the Largest MLB Contracts
| Player | Team | Total Value | Years | Last Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | Mets | $765,000,000 | 15 | 2039 |
| Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers | $700,000,000 | 10 | 2033 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays | $500,000,000 | 14 | 2039 |
| Mike Trout | Angels | $426,500,000 | 12 | 2030 |
| Mookie Betts | Dodgers | $365,000,000 | 12 | 2032 |
| Aaron Judge | Yankees | $360,000,000 | 9 | 2031 |
| Manny Machado | Padres | $350,000,000 | 11 | 2033 |
| Francisco Lindor | Mets | $341,000,000 | 14 | 2031 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | Padres | $340,000,000 | 14 | 2034 |
| Bryce Harper | Phillies | $330,000,000 | 13 | 2031 |
Record for Largest Contract in MLB History
Based on the total value of the deal, Juan Soto has the record for the largest contract in MLB history after signing a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets before the 2025 season.
Soto’s deal, which is the largest contract in professional sports, keeps him with the Mets through the 2039 season.
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