Dustin Bradford/Getty Images
In 2019, 34 MLB players will earn $20 million or more for their services.
- 34 MLB players will make $20 million or more this season.
- The top-spending teams separate themselves from the pack, with the Cubs, Red Sox, and Yankees responsible for 11 of the 34 highest-paid players in baseball.
- Thanks to the monster deals signed by Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, both players are set to clear the $20 million mark for the next decade.
When it comes to contracts in American sports, Major League Baseball reigns supreme.
In 2019, thanks in part to the monster deals just signed by Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, an impressive 34 players will make at least $20 million in total earnings.
This year, the Red Sox and Cubs lead the way, with both teams paying four players at least $20 million for their services in 2019. The Yankees are just behind them with three players crossing the $20 million threshold, followed by the Phillies, Padres, Braves, Rockies, Giants, Tigers, and Angels with two apiece.
Take a look below at the highest-paid players in baseball for the 2019 season.
Salaries and contract information via spotrac.com.