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The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to clash in the most expensive series in MLB history, with combined payrolls exceeding $1.07 billion. This is exactly what we cover here every day — join the channel if you haven't yet.
The Mets carry a staggering $375 million-plus CBT payroll, while the Dodgers top the charts with a $413.5 million CBT payroll this season. The financial might of these two teams is unprecedented, as the Dodgers' 2026 payroll exceeds the combined totals of the bottom four spenders: the White Sox, Rays, Guardians, and Marlins. Meanwhile, the Mets' payroll also surpasses the totals of the White Sox, Guardians, and Rays combined.
Astoundingly, the estimated tax bills for both teams are monumental: the Dodgers face a $161.9 million tax, higher than 12 teams' total tax payrolls, while the Mets owe $120 million, exceeding six teams' tax payments.
This matchup showcases the highest-paid players, including Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, with their combined salaries surpassing the total payroll of 14 teams. With both teams ranked at the top of MLB payrolls since 2022, this series promises to highlight the financial dynamics shaping the league.
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