Dodgers Shattered MLB Spending Record in 2025 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been known for spending large amounts on their roster in recent years, but in 2024, the Mets took the crown.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been known for spending large amounts on their roster in recent years, but in 2024, the New York Mets took the big-spending crown. Much like the last two World Series titles, though, the record is back in Los Angeles, and it’s expected to stay there. How much did the Dodgers spend in 2025?
In a first for baseball, the half-billion dollar mark was breached last season. Between the Dodgers’ $345. 3 million payroll and $169.
4 luxury tax, the Boys in Blue racked up a $514. 7 million bill, as detailed by the Associated Press . Just the year before in 2024, the Mets had set the mark at $430.
4 million, the third straight year they’d topped all MLB teams. Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E.