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MLB Average Salary Hits $5.34M; Mets Top Payroll

4/10/2026

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  • Major League Baseball's average salary on opening day rose to $5.34 million, up 3.4% from last season.
  • The New York Mets led spending with a $352.2 million payroll, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers at $316.6 million, while Cleveland's $62.3 million is the lowest.
  • The median salary rose to $1.4 million, and 519 players earned over $1 million, reflecting salaries and bonuses for opening day rosters.