Live payroll, contract breakdowns, and position spending for the 2026 season.
$244.0M
Luxury Tax Threshold
-$21.9M
OVER THRESHOLD
Payroll Space
Luxury Tax Usage109.0%
$0$244.0M threshold
Payroll by Position Group
$136.0M
Pitchers
51.1% of total
$78.6M
Infielders
29.6% of total
$45.5M
Outfielders
17.1% of total
$5.8M
Catchers
2.2% of total
Contract Details
Player
Pos
Luxury Tax
Base Salary
Years
FA Year
40 players under contract

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