2019 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
4,007,869,480
League Min
555,000
Avg Salary
4,509,524
Player Count
1447
Team Count
30
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
Boston Red Sox ($222,171,123)
Lowest Payroll
Tampa Bay Rays ($60,444,931)
Team payrolls for 2019 are compiled as of opening day and are based only on players with contracts at that time. Players called up later in the season or added mid-season via trade are not considered as part of team payroll for a season.

Payrolls by Team

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yearteamrosterleaguedivisionteam payrollwlranklg rkmlb rklast year payrolltop salary
2019Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast222,171,12384783715235,649,368David Price (5)
2019Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLCentral210,358,48884783814183,463,459Jon Lester (12)
2019New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast208,084,84810359123168,541,038Giancarlo Stanton (13)
2019Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest196,729,54810656112186,138,211Clayton Kershaw (5)
2019San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest178,286,222778531018208,509,901Johnny Cueto (22)
2019St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLCentral162,830,43091711410161,005,146Yadier Molina (35)
2019Washington Nationalsteam rosterNLEast161,877,9359369239181,586,759Max Scherzer (1)
2019Houston Astrosteam rosterALWest160,774,66610755111159,529,730Justin Verlander (9)
2019Los Angeles Angelsteam rosterALWest159,378,583729041021174,592,209Mike Trout (3)
2019New York Metsteam rosterNLEast158,999,27086763612155,765,125Robinson Cano (18)
2019Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest150,906,143689451125162,480,174Yoenis Cespedes (8)
2019Colorado Rockiesteam rosterNLWest147,433,009719141222141,339,833Nolan Arenado (13)
2019Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast140,711,9628181491696,848,371Jake Arrieta (15)
2019Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest127,660,65278843817144,498,078Jacoby Ellsbury (30)
2019Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLCentral126,423,214758741119101,185,579Joey Votto (15)
2019Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterNLCentral124,755,4008973251190,237,112Yasmani Grandal (54)
2019Arizona Diamondbacksteam rosterNLWest123,932,98385772713132,495,446Zack Greinke (4)
2019Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALCentral121,276,93310161134131,374,996Nelson Cruz (83)
2019Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALCentral119,241,7019369268137,346,173Carlos Santana (34)
2019Detroit Tigersteam rosterALCentral116,478,4004711451530129,917,192Miguel Cabrera (7)
2019Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLEast113,778,3699765125120,542,785Josh Donaldson (21)
2019Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast112,037,006679541226162,664,502Justin Smoak (169)
2019Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALCentral100,658,3165910341327129,967,987Alex Gordon (35)
2019San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest99,205,01770925132396,131,798Eric Hosmer (25)
2019Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest92,318,333976524668,534,631Khris Davis (63)
2019Chicago White Soxteam rosterALCentral89,354,5347289392072,177,640Jose Abreu (66)
2019Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLCentral76,589,15469935142487,860,654Francisco Cervelli (115)
2019Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast72,722,9065410851429143,600,045Chris Davis (32)
2019Miami Marlinsteam rosterNLEast72,449,404571055152898,826,644Wei-Yin Chen (43)
2019Tampa Bay Raysteam rosterALEast60,444,931966625778,231,049Charlie Morton (75)
30 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Max ScherzerWashington Nationals42,142,857
2Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals36,428,571
3Mike TroutLos Angeles Angels34,083,333
4Zack GreinkeArizona Diamondbacks32,421,884
5Clayton KershawLos Angeles Dodgers31,000,000
5David PriceBoston Red Sox31,000,000
7Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers30,000,000
8Yoenis CespedesSeattle Mariners29,000,000
9Justin VerlanderHouston Astros28,000,000
9Albert PujolsLos Angeles Angels28,000,000
11Felix HernandezSeattle Mariners27,857,143
12Jon LesterChicago Cubs27,500,000
13Giancarlo StantonNew York Yankees26,000,000
13Nolan ArenadoColorado Rockies26,000,000
15Jordan ZimmermannDetroit Tigers25,000,000
15Jake ArrietaPhiladelphia Phillies25,000,000
15Joey VottoCincinnati Reds25,000,000
18Robinson CanoNew York Mets24,000,000
19J.D. MartinezBoston Red Sox23,750,000
20Edwin EncarnacionSeattle Mariners23,333,333
21Josh DonaldsonAtlanta Braves23,000,000
22Johnny CuetoSan Francisco Giants22,666,666
23Buster PoseySan Francisco Giants22,511,111
24Masahiro TanakaNew York Yankees22,000,000
25Eric HosmerSan Diego Padres21,625,000
rankplayerteamsalary
26Charlie BlackmonColorado Rockies21,516,666
27Matt KempCincinnati Reds21,500,000
28Freddie FreemanAtlanta Braves21,359,375
29Dallas KeuchelAtlanta Braves21,210,000
30Jacoby EllsburyTexas Rangers21,142,857
31Rick PorcelloBoston Red Sox21,125,000
32Chris DavisBaltimore Orioles21,116,517
33Shin-Soo ChooTexas Rangers21,000,000
34Carlos SantanaCleveland Indians20,500,000
35Mookie BettsBoston Red Sox20,000,000
35Alex GordonKansas City Royals20,000,000
35Yu DarvishChicago Cubs20,000,000
35Jason HeywardChicago Cubs20,000,000
35Yadier MolinaSt. Louis Cardinals20,000,000
35Cole HamelsChicago Cubs20,000,000
35Russell MartinLos Angeles Dodgers20,000,000
42Jeff SamardzijaSan Francisco Giants19,800,000
43Wei-Yin ChenMiami Marlins19,773,520
44Justin UptonLos Angeles Angels19,700,000
45Kyle SeagerSeattle Mariners19,500,000
46Justin TurnerLos Angeles Dodgers19,000,000
46Mark MelanconSan Francisco Giants19,000,000
48Kenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers18,800,000
48Anthony RendonWashington Nationals18,800,000
50Rich HillLos Angeles Dodgers18,666,667
rankplayerteamsalary
51Pablo SandovalSan Francisco Giants18,600,000
52Ryan ZimmermanWashington Nationals18,333,333
52Wade DavisColorado Rockies18,333,333
54Yasmani GrandalMilwaukee Brewers18,250,000
55Ryan BraunMilwaukee Brewers18,158,038
56Hyun Jin RyuLos Angeles Dodgers17,900,000
57Corey KluberCleveland Indians17,200,000
57Brandon BeltSan Francisco Giants17,200,000
57Aroldis ChapmanNew York Yankees17,200,000
60Nathan EovaldiBoston Red Sox17,000,000
60Mike LeakeSeattle Mariners17,000,000
60J.A. HappNew York Yankees17,000,000
63Ian KennedyKansas City Royals16,500,000
63Dexter FowlerSt. Louis Cardinals16,500,000
63Khris DavisOakland Athletics16,500,000
66Michael BrantleyHouston Astros16,000,000
66Jose AbreuChicago White Sox16,000,000
68Evan LongoriaSan Francisco Giants15,500,000
68Yasmany TomasArizona Diamondbacks15,500,000
70Ian DesmondColorado Rockies15,400,000
71Danny DuffyKansas City Royals15,250,000
71Elvis AndrusTexas Rangers15,250,000
73Brandon CrawfordSan Francisco Giants15,200,000
74Jean SeguraPhiladelphia Phillies15,050,000
75Paul GoldschmidtSt. Louis Cardinals15,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
75Charlie MortonTampa Bay Rays15,000,000
75Lorenzo CainMilwaukee Brewers15,000,000
75Martin PradoMiami Marlins15,000,000
75Chris SaleBoston Red Sox15,000,000
80Jason KipnisCleveland Indians14,666,667
81Dustin PedroiaBoston Red Sox14,521,686
82Matt CarpenterSt. Louis Cardinals14,500,000
83Nelson CruzMinnesota Twins14,300,000
84Jay BruceSeattle Mariners14,000,000
84Alex CobbBaltimore Orioles14,000,000
86Dee Strange-GordonSeattle Mariners13,500,000
86Gerrit ColeHouston Astros13,500,000
88Mark TrumboBaltimore Orioles13,274,428
89Jedd GyorkoSt. Louis Cardinals13,166,666
90Andrelton SimmonsLos Angeles Angels13,000,000
90Trevor BauerCleveland Indians13,000,000
90Daniel MurphyColorado Rockies13,000,000
90Zack BrittonNew York Yankees13,000,000
90Josh ReddickHouston Astros13,000,000
95Patrick CorbinWashington Nationals12,916,666
96Kris BryantChicago Cubs12,900,000
97Zack CozartLos Angeles Angels12,666,667
98Ben ZobristChicago Cubs12,500,000
98Tyler ChatwoodChicago Cubs12,500,000
100Anthony RizzoChicago Cubs12,285,714
100 record(s)