The Anthony Rendon nightmare came to an end (sort of) earlier this offseason. The Los Angeles Angels restructured Rendon’s deal, and though he’s still owed the remaining $38 million on his contract, he’s no longer part of the team.

Rendon’s failures have been well documented. After signing a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Angels ahead of the 2020 season, the third baseman went on to play in just 257 out of possible 870 games. That’s 29.5%, meaning Rendon made over $953,000 per game played. Yikes!

Not only was Rendon essentially a ghost during his tenure in LA, but he also played terribly when he was on the field. After hitting .290/.369/.490 over seven seasons with the Washington Nationals, he posted a paltry .242/.348/.369 slash line with the Halos. During his six years in Los Angeles, Rendon never eclipsed 10 home runs or 35 RBI in a single season.

Rockies fallen star Kris Bryant may have surpassed former Angels infielder Anthony Rendon for worst contract in MLB history

But, despite all of his failures, Rendon’s seven-year, $245 million may no longer be the worst contract in Major League Baseball history after watching the Rockies open their 2026 campaign by placing former NL MVP Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list. The trainer’s room in Denver has become a home away from home for Bryant in recent years, and at the very least, he’s giving Rendon a run for his money.

Back problems have plagued Bryant for years, and his placement on the 60-day IL is the latest in a long line of disappointments. The former Cubs third baseman played in just 11 games last season. Much like Rendon, Bryant agreed to a seven-year pact. His deal is worth $182 million and runs through 2028, so maybe there’s still room for a redemption story. But it’s doubtful.

Believe it or not, Rendon actually appeared in more games than Bryant. The Rockies outfielder has found the field just 170 times since signing with Colorado in 2022. That’s a meager 26.2%. Furthermore, his numbers are even worse despite playing half of his games in Coors Field. Bryant owns a .244/.324/.370 line with the Rockies after going to four All-Star Games, and winning Rookie of the Year and MVP with the Cubs.

If you need further proof that Rendon’s contract — while terrible — is actually better than Bryant’s, take a look at Wins Above Replacement. Rendon was worth 3.9 bWAR and 3.8 fWAR during his Angels’ tenure, but Bryant’s been worth -1.6 bWAR and -1.8 fWAR since touching down in the Mile High City.

So while Angels fans may want to bemoan Rendon’s contract as the worst in franchise history — and it is — you might want to rethink your claim about it being the worst contract in all of Major League Baseball. That title belongs to the Rockies and Kris Bryant.