NEW YORK (AP) — Payrolls and average salaries for the opening day rosters of the 30 major league teams. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses and other guaranteed income. For some players, parts of deferred signing bonuses and salaries are discounted to reflect present-day values. Cash transactions among the clubs are not included.
Team Payroll AverageYankees $195,229,045 $6,732,036Red Sox 143,526,214 5,125,936Mets 117,915,819 3,930,527White Sox 109,680,167 4,218,468Angels 109,251,333 3,641,711Dodgers 108,704,524 3,748,432Mariners 106,516,833 3,945,068Cubs 99,937,000 3,701,370Tigers 95,180,369 3,172,679Orioles 95,107,807 3,396,707Giants 90,469,056 3,479,579Cardinals 90,286,823 3,224,529Braves 89,492,685 3,196,167Phillies 89,368,214 3,081,663Astros 87,759,500 3,250,352Athletics 79,938,369 2,854,942Blue Jays 79,925,600 2,960,207Brewers 71,986,500 2,666,167Twins 71,439,500 2,551,411Reds 69,154,980 2,161,093Rangers 68,818,675 2,457,810Royals 67,366,500 2,173,113Indians 61,673,267 2,126,664Padres 58,235,567 2,239,829Rockies 54,424,000 2,015,704D-backs 52,067,546 1,859,555Pirates 38,604,500 1,429,796Nationals 37,347,500 1,287,845Marlins 30,507,000 984,097Devil Rays 24,124,200 893,489