MLB Power Rankings: The worst contract on every team’s roster
By Tim Boyle
25) MLB Power Rankings: New York Mets, Carlos Carrasco
At just $14 million for one more season, the worst New York Mets contract they have on the book belongs to Carlos Carrasco. The veteran pitcher acquired alongside Francisco Lindor in the trade with Cleveland back in 2021, his deal is lunch money for Steve Cohen.
24) MLB Power Rankings: Minnesota Twins, Byron Buxton
The Minnesota Twins probably did need to award Byron Buxton with his big deal. However, with parts of 8 MLB seasons under his belt and only one year of reaching 100 games, it’s looking like the Twins have a guy who may never reach his full potential. Buxton’s contract is heavily incentive-based with up to $11 million extra available through the deal each season. If he doesn’t reach them, Minnesota owes him a little over $15 million which may still go to waste if he can’t stay on the field.
23) MLB Power Rankings: Los Angeles Dodgers, Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor might not be the player the Los Angeles Dodgers are paying him to be. He had a rough 2022 season while taking home $15 million. His contract isn’t outrageous with another $15 million in 2023 and two $13 million paydays in 2024 and 2025. The $12 million team option in 2026 with a $4 million buyout for 2026 offers the Dodgers a little protection. Frankly, the Dodgers have been pretty good with money. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are getting paid a ton but performing.
22) MLB Power Rankings: San Francisco Giants, Taylor Rogers
The San Francisco Giants have a couple of contracts that definitely look like they could be a waste of everyone’s time. Giving Taylor Rogers $33 million over the next three years feels like it could be a mistake. He’s coming off of a very bad year and has been far from one of the better closers in baseball. In fact, many of his best years came before he was routinely saving games.
21) MLB Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Pirates, Carlos Santana
Give the Pittsburgh Pirates credit for spending money. They’ve actually handed out some bags of cash, but the $6.75 million Carlos Santana will get this year feels like a questionable contract. The nearly 37-year-old first baseman batted only .202 last year. Well beyond his prime, the Pirates may have actually benefited more from saving the money and ponying up serious bucks to retain Bryan Reynolds.