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Who is the highest-paid third baseman in MLB? Padres' Manny Machado in elite class

scott boeck, usa today
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Manny Machado made it clear he was going to opt out of his contract after the season with the San Diego Padres if he get an extension.

The Padres listened and gave the All-Star third baseman an 11-year, $350 million deal, replacing his original 10-year, $300 million contract.

Machado, who had six years and $180 million remaining on his original deal, will earn a total of $470 million over 15 years from the Padres with his new deal.

Machado will earn a 'modest' $17 million in 2023, but will earn $35 million annually from 2027-33.

Who are the highest-paid MLB third basemen in 2023?

Here's the top 10:

1. Anthony Rendon, L.A. Angels, $38,571,429

2. Nolan Arenado, St. Louis, $32,822,071

3. Alex Bregman, Houston, $30,500,000

4. Josh Donaldson, N.Y. Yankees, $21,000,000

5. Yoán Moncada, Chicago White Sox, $17,800,000

6. Rafael Devers, Boston, $17,500,000

7. Manny Machado, San Diego, $17,090,909

8. Austin Riley, Atlanta, $15,000,000

9. José Ramírez, Cleveland, $14,000,000

10. Max Muncy, L.A. Dodgers, $13,500,000

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Anthony Rendon signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Angels in 2020.
Anthony Rendon signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Angels in 2020.

What are the biggest contracts ever for a third baseman in MLB?

Here's the list, by total value:

1. Manny Machado, $350,000,000 (2023-33)

2. Rafael Devers, $313,500,000 (2024-33)

3. Manny Machado, $300,000,000 (2019-28)

4. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)

5. Nolan Arenado, $260,000,000 (2019-26)

6. Anthony Rendon, $245,000,000 (2020-26)

7. Austin Riley, $212,000,000 (2023-32)

8. Jose Ramirez, $141,000,000 (2022-28)

9. David Wright, $138,000,000 (2013-20)

T-10. Ryan Zimmerman, $100,000,000 (2014-19)

T-10. Evan Longoria, $100,000,000 (2017-22)

T-10. Kyle Seager, $100,000,000 (2015-21)

T-10. Alex Bregman, $100,000,000 (2020-24)

Source: USA TODAY Sports, Cot's Baseball Contracts

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