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Dodgers Defend $350M Payroll Amid Mixed MLB Success

11/2/2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers President Andrew Friedman defended the team's $350 million payroll, the highest in MLB, saying the spending rewards Dodgers fans by building a championship-caliber team.
He noted that despite reaching the World Series, many high-priced players were injured or underperformed.
The contrast shows spending does not guarantee success; the Mets missed the playoffs despite their expensive roster, while the Brewers achieved the NL's best record.

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Los Angeles Dodgers President Andrew Friedman defended the team's $350 million payroll, the highest in MLB, saying the spending rewards Dodgers fans by building a championship-caliber team.
He noted that despite reaching the World Series, many high-priced players were injured or underperformed.
The contrast shows spending does not guarantee success; the Mets missed the playoffs despite their expensive roster, while the Brewers achieved the NL's best record.