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Dodgers Dominate MLB Playoff Payroll at $509 Million

10/1/2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers lead Major League Baseball (MLB) playoff payroll with over $509 million. The Cincinnati Reds are at $121 million.
Six teams exceed $200 million, including the Dodgers and New York Mets.
The Mets spent $428.8 million but missed playoffs; Cleveland has lowest playoff payroll at $103.9 million as the CBA nears December 2026 expiry.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers lead Major League Baseball (MLB) playoff payroll with over $509 million. The Cincinnati Reds are at $121 million.
Six teams exceed $200 million, including the Dodgers and New York Mets.
The Mets spent $428.8 million but missed playoffs; Cleveland has lowest playoff payroll at $103.9 million as the CBA nears December 2026 expiry.