The top paid MLB players in 2018

[post_page_title]Joey Votto – $25 million[/post_page_title]
The longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman is in the midst of a ten-year, $225 million contract, which he signed in 2014. Votto, who was called up to the majors in 2007, has earned his salary, averaging a slash line of .313/.428/.964 for his career. The 34-year-old, who has already made nearly $134 million from playing baseball alone, will make $25 million through the 2023 season. By the end of his contract, he’ll be close to $279 million.