The top paid MLB players in 2018

[post_page_title]Justin Verlander – $28 million [/post_page_title]
When Justin Verlander signed his six-year, $162 million contract, he was still playing for the Detroit Tigers, the only team he had played for so far in his career. But last season, with the Tigers out of contention, the Astros decided to trade for the stud starting pitcher, and took on the remainder of his contract, including this, and next, year’s $28 million paychecks. But let’s face it, Verlander is worth every penny, and he proved it during the World Series and continues to remind fans why he’s worth it with every start this season as well.