Who is the highest-paid MLB first baseman? Top 10 in 2025.
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Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso agreed to a two-year, $54 million with New York Mets that includes an opt-out after the first year, finally re-signing with the team that drafted him.
Alonso will earn $30 million in 2025, which includes a $10 million signing bonus − making him the highest-paid first baseman − and has a $24 million player option for 2026.
The All-Star was hoping to sign a long-term deal with the Mets this offseason, instead agreeing to short-term deal which could make him a free agent in 2026.
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.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest-paid MLB first basemen for 2025 season
