Why some MLB players just keep getting career-extending jobs

Abraham Almonte played for some good Cleveland teams, including the 2016 and 2017 playoff teams. He has played in an MLB game in 10 consecutive seasons, so he's eligible for the Hall of Fame.

Abraham Almonte has played in the majors for the last 10 years. He has made more than $4 million in his career. Phil Gosselin has spent 10 full seasons in MLB and earns about $3.5 million. The MLB pension system is structured in such a way that a player who logs 10 seasons on a major league roster is eligible for a pension of up to $100,000 per year. Al Monte played all three outfield positions this season. Gosselsen played every position except catcher. Rene Rivera played just twice in a career, but he got some playing time with Cleveland and Washington in 2021 at the age of 38.