Rafael Soriano

Soriano signed with the Nationals for two years and $28 million, but half of the money was paid out in $2 million increments from 2018-2024. It would have been $3 million per year, but despite racking up saves, Soriano fell just short of a contract threshold to automatically vest his 2015 option.

Thereafter, he pitched a few games for the Cubs the next season. That was the last time he pitched in the majors, yet he’s still getting paid like he’s playing thanks to his contract.