MLB's Highest-Paid Catchers in 2026

Highest-paid catchers by 2026 salary

1. Sean Murphy, Braves – $15,000,000 (6 years, $73,000,000)

2. Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays – $13,500,000 (5 years, $58,000,000)

3. Cal Raleigh, Mariners – $11,000,000 (6 years, $105,000,000)

4. Will Smith, Dodgers – $8,000,000 (10 years, $140,000,000)

5. Kyle Higashioka, Rangers – $6,750,000 (2 years, $13,500,000)

6. Salvador Perez, Royals – $6,500,000 (2 years, $25,000,000)

7. Samuel Basallo, Orioles – $6,000,000 (8 years, $67,000,000)

7.Travis d'Arnaud, Angels – $6,000,000 (2 years, $12,000,000)

9. Jose Trevino, Reds – $5,250,000 (3 years, $14,925,000)

10. Keibert Ruiz, Nationals – $5,000,000 (8 years, $50,000,000)

10. Carson Kelly, Cubs – $5,000,000 (2 years, $11,500,000)

Top remaining free agent catchers

These are the best remaining catchers on the MLB free agent market this offseason (ranked by 2025 WAR):

• J.T. Realmuto (4.0 WAR)
• Victor Caratini (2.7)
• Christian Vázquez (1.0)
• Elias Díaz (0.8)
• Reese McGuire (0.9)
• Austin Barnes (0.2)
• Gary Sánchez (0.2)