Player salaries in MLB have seemingly reset over the last decade. While Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million contract set the benchmark for the biggest annual salary in North American sports, Juan Soto eclipsed the overall contract value by signing a $765 million contract over 15 years.
While Ohtani remains one of the highest-paid players in North American sports, his $680 million deferred contract sum has reduced his salary to $2 million a year for 10 years. However, the deal has brought great success for the Dodgers as Ohtani has helped them win consecutive World Series titles.
MLB teams continue to spend big on player salaries to keep hold of their biggest stars. We list the highest-earning players for the 2026 season.
