Who is the highest-paid MLB first baseman? Top 10 in 2025.
Scott BoeckPete Alonso sought a long-term deal with the New York Mets over the winter, but that didn't come to fruition.
Instead, he agreed to a two-year, $54 million that includes an opt-out after the first year, re-signing with the team that drafted him.
Despite a long-term deal, Alonso became the highest-paid first baseman entering 2025. He will earn $30 million, which includes a $10 million signing bonus, and has a $24 million player option for 2026.
The All-Star could opt out after the season and test free agency again.
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Who are the highest-paid MLB first basemen in 2025?
(In present-day value calculated by MLB)
- Pete Alonso, Mets − $30,000,000
- Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Blue Jays − $28,500,000
- Bryce Harper, Phillies − $27,538,462
- Freddie Freeman, Dodgers − $23,353,561
- Matt Olson, Braves − $22,000,000
- Christian Walker, Astros − $20,000,000
- Rhys Hoskins, Brewers − $18,000,000
- Luis Arraez, Padres − $14,000,000
- Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees − $12,500,000
- Carlos Santana, Guardians − $12,000,000
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.