New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge’s contract details: Annual salary, terms, and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 15, 2025, 19:46 IST

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Aaron Judge, the notable Yankees' captain's contract is one of the most valuable in MLB history. The Yankees star enjoys the highest annual salary, which reflects his formidable reputation in the league. Judge's salary has constantly multiplied since 2017, making him one of the richest players in the MLB league. He is playing awesome in ongoing 2025, quite justifying the hefty package and also aligning with the responsibility he holds in the team.

New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge’s contract details: Annual salary, terms, and more (Image Source: Aaron/Instagram)

Aaron Judge is a valuable player for the New York Yankees. He has always been a driving force in the Yankees’ successful runs at the diamond. His formidable reputation is reflected in his humongous contract with the team this year. The Yankees’ star center field has signed a 9-year, $360,000,000 contract. It is unique in various aspects and speaks volumes about the command the player holds in the team.
Let’s explore the contract and learn more about the salary, terms, and other interesting facts.

Aaron Judge’s contract offers the highest annual salary

The New York Yankees’ star center-field commands a massive yearly salary. His contract stipulates that the organization will pay him $40,000,000 annually. At the time of signing, it was the largest contract in terms of annual salary ever made to a position player, as per Spotrac’s data.

Year-wise annual salary record of Judge while his association with the Yankees is as follows:

2023: $40,000,000
2022: $19,000,000
2021: $10,175,000
2020: $3,148,148 (prorated from $8.5M due to COVID-19)
2019: $684,300
2018: $622,300
2017: $544,500

(Source: Spotrac)

Important terms of Yankees-Aaron Judge contract

Aaron Judge is under contract with the Yankees for nine years, from 2023 to 2032. The contract comes with a full no-trade clause, so he can decline the trade.
The contract will earn him an annual salary of $40,000,000 and a total salary of the same amount.

Aaron Judge talks Yankees' World Series hopes, contract and more

Aaron Judge has a lot to do as the team is eyeing the World Series and is considered a strong contender there. His growing popularity fetches him endorsement deals and contributes to earnings outside the contract.

Aaron Judge’s performance in 2025 season justifies his mammoth contract

Judge has delivered an excellent performance at the start of the 2025 season. He is the captain and is responsible for putting up a great show. The team has scored three consecutive wins in the games played so far.
His stellar performance, featuring four home runs and 11 RBIs against the Brewers, has given the team a solid lead. The player made a big bang with his first home run as it landed 468 feet away, giving a clue of what to expect from the star slugger.

Aaron Judge's first home run of 2025 went 468 feet! 💥

Being in good form, Judge will most likely repeat his 2024 season’s performance, where he scored a .458 on-base percentage. In addition, the proven slugger hit 58 homers from 559 at-bats, giving him an edge in the games.
Also Read: “Best clean hit ever”: Fans celebrate Aaron Judge’s unstoppable form

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