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Back to EpisodesMLB Salaries Hit Record High, Top Players Earn $30M
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Major League Baseballs average salary reached a new high of $5.34 million, with the New York Mets topping the payroll at $352.2 million. Juan Soto leads the earnings chart at $61.9 million, followed by Cody Bellinger and Zack Wheeler tied at $42 million. The Dodgers sit second at $316.6 million, with the Detroit Tigers significantly increasing their payroll and Minnesota slashing theirs. The median salary rose to $1.4 million, with 55% of players earning over $1 million. Nineteen stars now earn $30 million or more, and the top 50 players account for 30% of all salaries. As payrolls continue to rise, expect more roster moves throughout the season.
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