Giancarlo Stanton’s postseason heroics, including seven home runs, 16 RBI, and ALCS MVP honors, might have propelled the New York Yankees to the World Series, but his massive contract is raising eyebrows heading into 2025. According to Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter, Stanton’s deal is one of the worst MLB contracts heading into next season.
Ranked seventh on Reuter’s list, Stanton’s contract has become a topic of concern despite his clutch playoff performances. The Yankees’ slugger is still owed a staggering $32 million in 2025, followed by $29 million in 2026, and $25 million in 2027, as part of a 13-year, $325 million contract. Thankfully, the Miami Marlins continue to cover $20 million of Stanton’s deal in the final two seasons.
While Stanton’s postseason numbers offer some silver lining, Reuter points out that his regular-season performance has been far less impressive, posting just 0.6 WAR over the last three years and failing to play more than 114 games since 2021. As Stanton turns 38 before his contract ends, questions loom over how much longer his power will outweigh his declining offensive production.
With the Yankees expected to make a splash for Juan Soto this offseason, Stanton’s hefty contract—along with DJ LeMahieu’s, also highlighted by Reuter—stands out on a payroll that will soon be stretched even further. As the team remains in win-now mode, the question of how well Stanton’s contract will hold up in the coming years becomes increasingly pressing.
