Biggest MLB Contracts by Team: From Mets' record $765 million Juan Soto signing to A's $67,000,000 Luis Severino deal 

Given the ever-growing player salaries, most superstars seem to become the newest owners of the biggest MLB contract either across the league or for an individual team. Thanks to the likes of Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto reaching the $700 million threshold, players will likely keep breaking records as the game continues to move forward.

Here's a closer look at the biggest MLB contracts handed out by every team in baseball.

Biggest contracts in MLB history by team

#1. Oakland Athletics ($67 million)

It has been a roller coaster year for the Athletics. The franchise ended their tenure with the City of Oakland and handed out their biggest MLB contract when they signed Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million deal. The fact that the team has been notoriously frugal but instantly decided to spend money after leaving Oakland has frustrated fans.

#2. Chicago White Sox ($75 million)

The most lucrative contract ever handed out by the Chicago White Sox belongs to outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The veteran secured a five-year, $75 million deal in 2022.

#3. Pittsburgh Pirates ($106.75 million)

The Pittsburgh Pirates surprised many across the league when they were able to extend outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year, $106.75 million deal. After rumors about a potential trade circled Reynolds, the team handed out their biggest MLB contract in franchise history to keep him in the fold.

#4. Cleveland Guardians ($124 million)

Despite their success, the Cleveland Guardians have never been a team to splash the cash when they have the opportunity. Their biggest MLB contract came when they extended Jose Ramirez to a five-year, $124 million deal.

#5. St. Louis Cardinals ($130 million)

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most successful franchises in MLB history. Despite all of the legends who have donned their uniform, the most lucrative contract in team history belongs to Paul Goldschmidt, who signed a five-year, $130 million extension in 2019.

#6. Toronto Blue Jays ($150 million)

This record may not last long given the current players needing extensions, however, the biggest MLB contract signed in team history belongs to George Springer. The veteran signed a six-year, $150 million deal in 2021.

#7. Houston Astros ($151 million)

It may not be surprising that Jose Altuve holds the contract record for the Houston Astros. The diminutive infielder signed a five-year, $151 million extension in 2018.

#8. Baltimore Orioles ($161 million)

Arguably one of the worst contracts in history, the Baltimore Orioles signed former slugger Chris Davis to a seven-year, $161 million deal in 2016. Needless to say, this became an albatross that hung over the team for several years.

#9. Tampa Bay Rays ($182 million)

Speaking of one of the worst deals in history, the Tampa Bay Rays' biggest MLB contract belongs to Wander Franco. His off-field controversies may have ended a successful career. Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million deal in 2022.

#10. Colorado Rockies ($234 million)

The Colorado Rockies' biggest MLB contract was signed by Nolan Arenado in 2019. The seven-year contract extension was worth $234 million.

#11. San Francisco Giants ($182 million)

The San Francisco Giants signed shortstop Willy Adames this offseason to a seven-year, $182 million deal, becoming the most lucrative in franchise history.

#12. Chicago Cubs ($184 million)

Modern fans might forget that Jason Heyward was once viewed as a true superstar. As a result, the Chicago Cubs signed him to an eight-year, $184 million deal back in 2016, helping them win the World Series that same year.

#13. Milwaukee Brewers ($188.5 million)

Christian Yelich takes this spot for the Milwaukee Brewers, inking a seven-year, $188.5 million extension in 2020. He has been a driving force for the club even though they have not been able to win the World Series.

#14. Minnesota Twins ($200 million)

Carlos Correa landed the Minnesota Twins' most lucrative deal in franchise history when he signed a six-year, $200 million contract in 2023.

#15. Arizona Diamondbacks ($206.5 million)

Zack Greinke takes the top spot for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The potential Hall of Fame pitcher secured a six-year, $206.5 million deal in 2016. He would be traded to the Houston Astros a few years later in 2019.

#16. Atlanta Braves ($212 million)

Given the talent on the Atlanta Braves, Austin Riley's 10-year, $212 million extension might not hold up long as the team's biggest MLB contract. The third baseman will remain with the team for the majority of his career thanks to the massive deal.

#17. Cincinnati Reds ($225 million)

Joey Votto is one of the most beloved players in Cincinnati Reds history, and while his name is all over the team's record books, he also holds the record of the most expensive contract. Votto signed a 10-year, $225 million deal back in 2012, two years after winning the NL MVP Award.

#18. Seattle Mariners ($240 million)

Even though Julio Rodriguez signed a massive extension, the biggest MLB contract dished out by the Seattle Mariners belongs to Robinson Cano. The former superstar signed a 10-year, $240 million deal back in 2014.

#19. Washington Nationals ($245 million)

The richest contract signed in Washington Nationals history was done so by club legend Stephen Strasburg when get landed a seven-year, $245 million extension in 2019. While injuries derailed the back half of his career, he helped guide them to the 2019 World Series, cementing his place in Nats history.

#20. Detroit Tigers ($248 million)

The Detroit Tigers' most expensive in franchise history belongs to none other than Miguel Cabrera. One of the best players of his generation, "Miggy" landed an eight-year, $248 million agreement back in 2014 to remain in Motown.

#21. Kansas City Royals ($288.7 million)

The Kansas City Royals have a new face of their franchise in the shape of Bobby Witt Jr. and he is getting paid like one as well. Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million extension this year, keeping his incredible talent in Kansas City for the foreseeable future.

#22. Miami Marlins ($325 million)

Modern baseball fans might not know how dominant Giancarlo Stanton was with the Miami Marlins. In 2015, Stanton inked a 13-year, $325 million deal with the club, one that the New York Yankees have now taken over.

#23. Texas Rangers ($325 million)

In 2022, Corey Seager shattered the Texas Rangers' previous contract record-holder Alex Rodriguez's deal after securing a 10-year, $325 million deal. The shortstop helped the franchise win their first World Series title, so it was money well spent.

#24. Philadelphia Phillies ($330 million)

Two-time MVP Bryce Harper takes the cake in terms of contract value for the Philadelphia Phillies. In one of the most high-profile moves, Harper left the Nationals in free agency to join the Phillies in 2019 on a 13-year, $330 million deal.

#25. Boston Red Sox ($331 million)

Third base slugger Rafael Devers is the owner of the most expensive contract signed for the Boston Red Sox. The three-time All-Star signed an 11-year, $331 million extension to remain with Boston in 2023.

#26. San Diego Padres ($350 million)

The San Diego Padres have handed out a few sizable contracts in their time, however, the biggest MLB contract in franchise history belongs to Manny Machado. His 11-year, $350 million extension took over the top spot from Fernando Tatis Jr.

#27. Los Angeles Angels ($360 million)

It will come as no surprise that future Hall of Famer Mike Trout takes the top spot for the Los Angeles Angels. The three-time MVP signed a 10-year, $360 million extension in 2019. He has remained loyal to the franchise since, for better or worse.

#28. New York Yankees ($360 million)

Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge signed the biggest MLB contract in New York Yankees history back in 2023. The two-time MVP signed a nine-year, $360 million deal to remain in the Bronx.

#29. Los Angeles Dodgers ($700 million)

It appeared that Shohei Ohtani would hold the record for the biggest MLB contract in history for the foreseeable future. He inked a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the World Series in his first year with the club.

#30. New York Mets ($765 million)

Juan Soto shocked the baseball community by signing the biggest MLB contract in history. The outfielder secured a staggering 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets.