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Largest Contract In Franchise History For Each MLB Team

By Tim Dierkes | December 25, 2025 at 11:00am CDT

Here’s our list of the largest contract each of the 30 MLB teams has ever signed. Each contract is linked to its MLBTR post, with the exception of those that predate the site’s existence.  The amounts denote the amount of new money guaranteed to the player, which is why they might differ from what you’ve seen in public reports.

  • Angels: Mike Trout – 10 years, $360MM. Signed 3-21-19.
  • Astros: Jose Altuve – 6 years, $157.5MM.  Signed 3-20-18.
  • Athletics: Tyler Soderstrom – seven years, $86MM.  Signed 12-25-25.
  • Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 14 years, $500MM.  Signed 4-6-25.
  • Braves: Austin Riley – 10 years, $212MM.  Signed 8-1-22.
  • Brewers: Christian Yelich – 7 years, $188.5MM.  Signed 3-6-2020.
  • Cardinals: Paul Goldschmidt – 5 years, $130MM.  Signed 3-24-19.
  • Cubs: Jason Heyward – 8 years, $184MM.  Signed 12-15-15.
  • Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes – 6 years, $210MM.  Signed 12-28-24.
  • Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani – 10 years, $700MM.  Signed 12-9-23.
  • Giants: Willy Adames – 7 years, $182MM.  Signed 12-7-24.
  • Guardians: Jose Ramirez – 7 years, $129MM.  Signed 4-6-22.
  • Mariners:  Robinson Cano – 10 years, $240MM.  Signed 12-12-13.
  • Marlins:  Giancarlo Stanton – 13 years, $325MM.  Signed 11-18-14.
  • Mets: Juan Soto – 15 years, $765MM.  Signed 12-8-24.
  • Nationals: Stephen Strasburg – 7 years, $245MM. Signed 12-9-19.
  • Orioles: Chris Davis – 7 years, $161MM.  Signed 1-21-16.
  • Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. – 14 years, $340MM.  Signed 2-22-21.
  • Phillies: Bryce Harper – 13 years, $330MM.  Signed 2-28-19.
  • Pirates: Bryan Reynolds – 7 years, $100MM.  Signed 4-26-23.
  • Rangers:  Corey Seager – 10 years, $325MM.  Signed 12-1-21.
  • Rays: Wander Franco – 11 years, $182MM.  Signed 11-27-21.
  • Red Sox: Rafael Devers– 10 years, $313.5MM.  Signed 1-4-23.
  • Reds: Joey Votto – 10 years, $225MM.  Signed 4-2-12.
  • Rockies: Nolan Arenado – 7 years, $234MM.  Signed 2-26-19.
  • Royals: Bobby Witt Jr. – 11 years, $288,777,777.  Signed 2-5-24.
  • Tigers:  Miguel Cabrera – 8 years, $248MM.  Signed 3-31-14.
  • Twins: Carlos Correa– 6 years, $200MM.  Signed 1-10-23.
  • White Sox: Andrew Benintendi– 5 years, $75MM.  Signed 12-16-22.
  • Yankees: Aaron Judge – 9 years, $360MM.  Signed 12-7-22.
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