Live payroll, contract breakdowns, and position spending for the 2026 season.
$241.0M
Luxury Tax Threshold
$3.0M
UNDER THRESHOLD
Payroll Space
Luxury Tax Usage91.8%
$0$241.0M threshold
Payroll by Position Group
$102.6M
Pitchers
46.4% of total
$72.3M
Infielders
32.7% of total
$39.0M
Outfielders
17.6% of total
$7.4M
Catchers
3.3% of total
Contract Details
Player
Pos
Luxury Tax
Base Salary
Type
Years
FA Year
33 players under contract

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