Major League Baseball's most untradeable contracts

These five players and their onerous contracts are a stern reminder to MLB general managers that there's no such thing as a sure thing.

1. Chris Davis (three years and $69 million remaining)

The Orioles took a big chance when they inked Chris Davis to a seven-year, $161 million extension in 2016, and it's been a disaster of epic proportions. The power-hitting first baseman couldn't buy a hit in the early part of 2019 and went through a much-publicized 0-for-62 slump before he finally broke through in mid-April.

Davis played in just 105 games in 2019 and hit .179, with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs. It was the second straight season Davis hit below the Mendoza line and the fifth straight campaign that saw his home run total decrease. Baltimore is almost certainly stuck with the strikeout-prone slugger for the next three seasons.

2. Miguel Cabrera (four years and $124 million remaining)

The Tigers have seen Miguel Cabrera's power disappear over the last three seasons, as the former Triple Crown winner has just 31 homers since 2017 (304 games). His OPS in that span has taken a significant dip as a result. Injuries have inhibited the 36-year-old Cabrera's ability to play in the field, which hamstrings his moribund club even further.

3. Giancarlo Stanton (eight years and $234 million remaining)

Miami inked Giancarlo Stanton to an eye-popping but back-loaded 13-year, $325 million extension, which began in 2015. But as many anticipated, the Marlins sold him off as they began making wholesale changes to their team in 2017. Stanton performed well for the Yankees in 2018 but played just 18 regular-season games in 2019 and had only 13 at-bats in the playoffs before he was injured again. If Stanton can't find the field, the Bombers will be stuck with another albatross of a contract on their payroll.

4. Jason Heyward (four years and $86 million remaining)

The Cubs have gotten some good outfield defense and timely hitting from Jason Heyward, but he clearly hasn't lived up to the eight-year, $184 million contract he signed in 2016. Heyward is slashing .252/.327/.383 as a Cub through four seasons, with just 47 home runs.

The Wrigley Field faithful can expect to see plenty of Heyward, for better or worse, over the next four years.

5. Robinson Cano (four years and $96 million remaining)

The Mets took on Robinson Cano's burdensome contract from the Mariners in a deal for Edwin Diaz last winter, but New York is unlikely to find a taker for the 37-year-old second baseman over the next four years. An injury-plagued 2019 campaign saw Cano bat just .265, with 13 homers and 39 RBIs, in 107 games.

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