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MLB Salaries Surge: Average Hits $5 Million Mark!

4/3/2025

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On March 28, 2025, Major League Baseball celebrated a milestone as the average salary soared past $5 million, hitting $5,160,245. The New York Mets topped the payroll charts at $322.6 million, closely followed by the Dodgers at $319.5 million. Meanwhile, Juan Soto made headlines with a staggering $61.9 million salary, though the median salary dipped to $1.35 million.

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On March 28, 2025, Major League Baseball celebrated a milestone as the average salary soared past $5 million, hitting $5,160,245. The New York Mets topped the payroll charts at $322.6 million, closely followed by the Dodgers at $319.5 million. Meanwhile, Juan Soto made headlines with a staggering $61.9 million salary, though the median salary dipped to $1.35 million.