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MLB's Top Earners of 2024 Revealed Across Positions

Shohei Ohtani leads as the highest-paid MLB player in 2024 with a groundbreaking $70 million salary.

The New York Mets' Edwin Diaz is the highest paid relief pitcher in MLB.
The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is the highest paid outfielder in MLB.
Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin is the highest paid player on his team and one of the highest paid players in MLB.
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Overview

  • Mike Trout tops the center fielders' list with a $37.1 million salary, while Aaron Judge leads outfielders at $40 million.
  • Jose Altuve is the highest-paid second baseman with a $31.5 million salary.
  • Edwin Diaz ranks as the top earner among relief pitchers, securing $19.7 million.
  • The list of highest-paid players includes 19 earning at least $30 million, showcasing the lucrative nature of MLB contracts.
  • Outfielders and pitchers dominate the top salary rankings, reflecting their market value and impact on the game.