July 1 always marks Bobby Bonilla Day, the annual reminder that the New York Mets pay the former slugger $1.19 million a year in deferred money until 2035.Here are 7 other MLB players getting paid while not playing.1. Ken Griffey Jr, The Cincinnati Reds will be paying him nearly $3.6 million a year until 2024.2. Manny Ramirez, He’s getting a whole bunch of money from the Boston Red Sox through 2026.3. Bret Saberhagen, He’s also still on the Mets’ payroll for $250,000 a year until 2029.4. Todd Helton, The Colorado Rockies will pay him though 2023.5. Matt Holliday, The St. Louis Cardinals will pay him through 2029.6. Ichiro, The Seattle Mariners will pay him though 2032.7. Bronson Arroyo, The ex-Reds pitcher will stop being paid by the Reds in 2021
Bobby Bonilla Day: 7 other MLB players getting paid while not playing
July 1 always marks Bobby Bonilla Day, the annual reminder that the New York Mets pay the former slugger $1.19 million a year in deferred money until 2035.Here are 7 other MLB players getting paid while not playing.1. Ken Griffey Jr, The Cincinnati Reds will be paying him nearly $3.6 million a year until 2024.2. Manny Ramirez, He’s getting a whole bunch of money from the Boston Red Sox through 2026.3. Bret Saberhagen, He’s also still on the Mets’ payroll for $250,000 a year until 2029.4. Todd Helton, The Colorado Rockies will pay him though 2023.5. Matt Holliday, The St. Louis Cardinals will pay him through 2029.6. Ichiro, The Seattle Mariners will pay him though 2032.7. Bronson Arroyo, The ex-Reds pitcher will stop being paid by the Reds in 2021