Xander Bogaerts Contract Criticized as Baseball's Worst

Xander Bogaerts' contract with the San Diego Padres, worth $280 million over 11 years, is now considered one of the worst in baseball as he struggles with performance after moving to second base. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees secured a one-year deal with Jazz Chisholm for $5.85 million, a cost-effective move for a player who previously excelled in a half-season stint with the team. The Philadelphia Phillies successfully avoided arbitration with six players, including pitcher Ranger Suarez, who will earn $8.8 million, and Bryson Stott, who will receive $3.2 million despite a down year. Newly acquired left-hander Jesus Luzardo also settled for $6.225 million, with expectations that he can bolster the Phillies' rotation if he remains healthy. In a separate move, Amed Rosario signed with the Washington Nationals for $2 million, marking his sixth team in eight years as he seeks to revive his career. Rosario's recent struggles have seen him bounce between teams, reflecting a decline in his once-promising potential.