Best MLB contracts, 2026
Paid well under his worth, 3+ years left. Rookie deals and superstars don't count. Sorted by trade value: what the deal is worth to a team beyond the pay.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Merrill CF, 23 |  San Diego Padres | $13.89M | 9 | $133.9M |
| 2 | Jackson Chourio LF, 22 |  Milwaukee Brewers | $10.00M | 7 | $131.5M |
| 3 | Corbin Carroll RF, 26 |  Arizona Diamondbacks | $13.25M | 5 | $128.4M |
| 4 | Geraldo Perdomo SS, 27 | Arizona Diamondbacks | $10.00M | 4 | $118.4M |
| 5 | Chase Burns SP, 23 |  Cincinnati Reds | $14.71M | 7 | $116.9M |
| 6 | Kevin McGonigle SS, 22 |  Detroit Tigers | $17.00M | 8 | $108.3M |
| 7 | JJ Wetherholt 2B, 24 |  St. Louis Cardinals | $13.81M | 8 | $88.0M |
| 8 | Cooper Pratt SS, 22 | Milwaukee Brewers | $5.97M | 9 | $43.1M |