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Back to EpisodesMLB Players Cash In: Average Salary Hits $5.34M
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Major League Baseball players are seeing larger paychecks this season, with the average salary reaching a record high of $5.34 million. The New York Mets lead the payroll charts, followed by the Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies, and Blue Jays. Juan Soto tops individual pay with $61.9 million, while Cody Bellinger, Zack Wheeler, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. follow closely behind. The Tigers, Braves, and Cubs significantly increased their spending, while the Twins, Cardinals, Guardians, and Rangers cut back. The median salary rose to $1.4 million, with 519 players earning $1 million or less and 19 players earning over $30 million. Payroll shifts indicate teams are either investing heavily or cutting costs as the season approaches.
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