MLB is not only a game, it's an emotion. This sport has a huge fanbase and no doubt that the players get the best salaries for their job. However, the lockout is affecting few players. Let's see the top 5 highest paid MLB players of 2022.
Max
Cole is arguably one of the two or three best starting pitchers in MLB. His acquisition was loudly applauded by Yankees fans and envied by opposing clubs. Following a long spell, the Yanks finally had someone to lead their starting rotation for years to come. The 31-year-old Pitcher gets $36,000,000.
Jacob deGrom is pitching better than just about anyone in MLB history, and it is absolutely resulting in the monster payday. The 34-year-old starting pitcher gets $36,000,000
Anthony Rendon is one of the highly recognized professional baseball players who has earned numerous accolades playing at Rice University. The 32 years old 3B gets $36,571,428.
Mike Trout
Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer is on pace to count for more money in 2022 than the entire payrolls of some MLB teams. Max is the highest-paid player in 2022. The 37-year-old Starting Pitcher gets $43,333,333.