Bobby Bonilla receives annual payment from New York Mets today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Bobby Bonilla is set to receive his annual payment from the New York Mets. Although Bonilla last played for the team in 1999, he continues to earn this deferred salary, a legacy of his 1999 contract agreement. The financially unusual deal has generated ongoing discussion among baseball fans and the media. Bonilla's annual payment is part of a 25-year agreement with the Mets, amounting to about $1.19 million per year until 2035.
- •Bobby Bonilla last played for the Mets in 1999.
- •He will receive approximately $1.19 million today.
- •This payment is part of a 25-year deferred contract agreement.
- •Bonilla will continue to receive payments until 2035.
- •The deal remains a topic of interest among fans and analysts.
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"Former Mets All-Star Bobby Bonilla will receive another $1.19 million from the organization on July 1 as part of a contract agreement back in 2000.
"The former infielder hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Wednesday he'll receive his annual paycheck from his old team.
"Everything you need to know about Bobby Bonilla Day in 2026, the annual MLB celebration that makes fun of the Mets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 1:32 PMWhen does Bobby Bonilla Day end? Why Mets pay him $1.19M every year
Former Mets All-Star Bobby Bonilla will receive another $1.19 million from the organization on July 1 as part of a contract agreement back in 2000.
- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 12:17 PMIt's Bobby Bonilla Day! Why New York Mets still pa...
The former infielder hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Wednesday he'll receive his annual paycheck from his old team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 12:10 PMWhat is Bobby Bonilla Day? The annual 'holiday' with memes, explained
Everything you need to know about Bobby Bonilla Day in 2026, the annual MLB celebration that makes fun of the Mets.
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