The Dodgers face a hefty luxury tax, leading nine teams with a total of $311.3 million owed this year in Major League Baseball penalties
New York: So, the Dodgers are really racking up the luxury tax this year. They’re at a whopping $103 million, which is the highest in MLB history. Can you believe it? Nine teams are in the penalty box this time around.
The Mets are right behind them, owing $97.1 million. That brings their total tax bill under owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million. Talk about spending big!
This is the fourth year in a row the Dodgers have to pay this tax. Their payroll hit $353 million, and that even includes some non-cash perks for Shohei Ohtani. He’s got a suite at Dodger Stadium and an interpreter as part of his deal.
Then there are the Yankees, who owe $62.5 million. Other teams like the Phillies and Braves are also in the mix, but they’re way behind the Dodgers and Mets.
Overall, the total tax this year is $311.3 million, smashing last year’s record of $209.8 million. It’s due by January 21, so teams better get their checks ready!
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays managed to dodge the tax this year by trimming their payroll down to $233.9 million. They started the season projected at $244.3 million, so that’s a smart move on their part.