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The 25 Highest-Paid MLB Infielders

  • The top eight highest-paid infielders play either third base or shortstop.
  • Only six infielders made the list who aren’t earning at least $25 million.
Jun 20, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) looks on as Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Evidenced by their financial value, infielders, particularly third basemen and shortstops, are highly valued. Nine of the top ten highest-paid infielders are either shortstops or third basemen.

Alex Bregman‘s deal with the Red Sox right before spring training for $40 million makes him the highest-paid infielder. He signed a three-year, $120 million deal to head to Boston and was one of the last big-name free agents to sign a deal in the offseason.

Anthony Rendon is the second-highest-paid infielder, earning an impressive $35 million annually. In 2019, Rendon signed a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

Trailing Rendon in third is Francisco Lindor, bringing in $34.1 million annually. Lindor’s ten-year, $341 million deal with the Mets in 2021 solidified his status as one of the league’s premier shortstops. Carlos Correa follows, with an annual salary of $33.33 million from his recent contract, a six-year, $200 million deal with the Minnesota Twins.

Nolan Arenado and Corey Seager share the fifth position, each bringing in $32.5 million per year. After signing long-term deals, Arenado is set to be a free agent again in 2028, while Seager will enter free agency in 2032.

The Highest-Paid MLB Infielders

Here is the full list of the 25 highest-paid MLB infielders by average salary. The list was compiled using data from Spotrac.

  • Updated: April 10th, 2025
RankPlayerTeamCompensation
1Alex BregmanBoston Red Sox$40 million
2Anthony RendonLos Angeles Angels$35 million
3Francisco LindorNew York Mets$34.1 million
4Carlos CorreaMinnesota Twins$33.3 million
T-5Nolan ArenadoSt. Louis Cardinals$32.5 million
T-5Corey SeagerTexas Rangers$32.5 million
7Manny MachadoSan Diego Padres$31.8 million
8Mookie BettsLos Angeles Dodgers$30.4 million
9Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto Blue Jays$28.5 million
10Trea TurnerPhiladelphia Phillies$27.3 million
T-11Freddie FreemanLos Angeles Dodgers$27 million
T-11Pete AlonsoNew York Mets$27 million
13Bobby Witt Jr.Kansas City Royals$26.3 million
14Willy AdamesSan Fransisco Giants$26 million
15Xander BogaertsSan Diego Padres$25.5 million
16Bryce HarperPhiladelphia Phillies$25.4 million
17Dansby SwansonChicago Cubs$25.3 million
18Matt ChapmanSan Fransisco Giants$25.2 million
19Marcus SemienTexas Rangers$25 million
T-20Trevor StoryBoston Red Sox$23.3 million
T-20Javier BaezDetroit Tigers$23.3 million
22Austin RileyAtlanta Braves$21.2 million
23Matt OlsonAtlanta Braves$21 million
24Jose RamirezCleveland Guardians$20.1 million
25Christian Walker Houston Astros$20 million

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