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The Highest-Paid MLB Third Basemen

Manny Machado ranks 3rd on our list of the highest paid MLB third basemen
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Third basemen are among the highest-paid across the entire infield.

Anthony Rendon tops the list as the highest-paid MLB third baseman in the 2024 season, collecting $35 million in AAV from the Angels.

His $245 million contract is one of the largest among all big league infielders. He’s been a Silver Slugger twice and won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals, but has battled injury issues throughout his time in Southern California.

Second on the list is St. Louis third baseman Nolan Arenado. Coming over from the Rockies in a blockbuster 2021 trade, Arenado gets $32.5 million in AAV with the Cardinals.

Arenado is the only player on the list with multiple Gold Gloves, Silver Sluggers, and Platinum Glove awards.

Coming in third on the list is Manny Machado — with $31.8 million in AAV — who mans the hot corner in San Diego, after starting his career with the Baltimore Orioles, including a short stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers before signing with the Padres.

Rendon’s $35 million in AAV is more than the final ten third basemen on the list earn combined.

Ranking The Highest-Paid MLB Third Basemen

Here is the full list of the highest-paid third basemen of 2024, sorted by AAV. This list was compiled using data from Spotrac and Baseball Reference.

  • Updated: October 31st, 2024
RankPlayerTeamCompensation
1Anthony RendonLos Angeles Angels$35 million
2Nolan ArenadoSt. Louis Cardinals$32.5 million
3Manny MachadoSan Diego Padres$31.8 million
4Rafael DeversBoston Red Sox$31.35 million
5Austin RileyAtlanta Braves$21.2 million
6José RamírezCleveland Guardians$20.1 million
7Alex BregmanHouston Astros$20 million
8Matt ChapmanSan Francisco Giants$18 million
T-9Jeimer CandelarioCincinnati Reds$15 million
T-9D.J. LeMahieuNew York Yankees$15 million
T-9Chris TaylorLos Angeles Dodgers$15 million
12Yoan MoncadaChicago White Sox$14 million
13Max MuncyLos Angeles Dodgers$12 million
14Ryan McMahonColorado Rockies$11.6 million
15Eugenio SuarezArizona Diamondbacks$9.4 million
16Ke’Bryan HayesPittsburgh Pirates$8.75 million
17Luis UriasSeattle Mariners$5 million
18Alec BohmPhiladelphia Phillies$4 million
19Isaac ParedesChicago Cubs$3.4 million
20Josh RojasSeattle Mariners$3.1 million
T-21Patrick WisdomChicago Cubs$2.73 million
T-21Santiago EspinalCincinnati Reds$2.73 million
23Jazz ChisholmNew York Yankees$2.63 million
24Ramon UriasBaltimore Orioles$2.1 million
25Nick SenzelChicago White Sox$2 million

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