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7mo ago

All-Stars Back Dodgers’ Spending as Owners Prepare Salary-Cap Push

High-profile support has grown after Los Angeles signed Edwin Díaz alongside Kyle Tucker, raising pressure for a salary‑cap proposal before the CBA deadline.

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The Yankees players certainly wouldn't mind if their payroll was in line with the Dodgers.
Sep 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernandez (8) makes an error as he attempts to tag Chicago Cubs right fielder Cody Bellinger (24) during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Giancarlo Stanton publicly praised the Dodgers’ approach, with Gerrit Cole noting it is squarely within MLB rules.
  • Los Angeles added closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million deal and outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year contract reported around $240 million this winter.
  • Cot’s Contracts lists the Dodgers with a projected $412 million competitive-balance-tax payroll for 2026, far outpacing most clubs as many teams remain under $150 million.
  • Club owners are organizing a hard salary-cap proposal for when the CBA expires on Dec. 1, 2026, and MLBPA official Bruce Meyer has warned a lockout is likely.
  • After back-to-back titles, analysts such as Jeff Passan describe the Dodgers as unusually strong favorites to win again this season due to elite talent and depth.