
Major league shortstops demand long-term contracts and nine-figure deals.
Four of the top five highest-paid shortstops have deals that are 10 years or more and yearly salaries of over $25 million.
Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers holds the crown thanks to a 10-year, $325 million deal.
Bo Bichette, the top free agent shortstop this winter, could command nine figures — $130 million to $150 million over five years — but may have to move positions. The two-time All-Star’s defensive shortcomings may force him to move to second base in the upcoming season.
Here's a look at the highest-paid shortstops heading into the 2026 season, according to Spotrac.com (as of Dec. 17):
1. Corey Seager, Rangers – $31,000,000 (10 years, $325,000,000)
2. Trea Turner, Phillies – $27,272,727 (11 years, $300,000,000)
T-3. Francisco Lindor, Mets – $27,000,000 (10 years, $341,000,000)
T-3. Dansby Swanson, Cubs – $27,000,000 (7 years, $177,000,000)
T-5. Xander Bogaerts, Padres – $25,000,000 (11 years, $280,000,000)
T-5. Trevor Story, Red Sox - $25,000,000 (6 years, $140,000,000)
7. Javier Baez, Tigers – $24,000,000 (6 years, $140,000,000)
8. Willy Adames, Giants – $21,000,000 (7 years, $182,000,000)
T-9. Mookie Betts, Dodgers – $20,000,000 (12 years, $365,000,000)
T-9.Ha-Seong Kim, Braves – $20,000,000 (1 year, $20,000,000)
11. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals - $13,000,000 (11 years, $288,777,777)
These are the best remaining shortstops on the MLB free agent market this offseason (ranked by 2025 WAR):
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