Anthony Rendon of the Los Angeles Angels has one of the worst MLB contracts
Once a coveted free agent prize, few players have witnessed a downfall like Angels’ third baseman Anthony Rendon.
The soon-to-be 33-year-old comes with a hefty price tag of $38.6 million in 2023, which for a player with just 105 games under his belt over the last two seasons, is simply not worth all that cash.
Of course, the Angels will be counting on Rendon to bounce back and stay healthy this season to aid Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and crew as they push to end the Angels’ playoff drought that dates back to 2014. However, that’s a strategy based on a whole lot of hope and optimism rather than reason.
Rendon’s career OPS with the Nationals? .859. Since landing in Anaheim? .779. The drop-off is noticeable, so not only will the veteran third baseman need a resurgence of his health, but also in his performance at the plate in 2023 to justify his bloated salary figure.