Major League Baseball confirmed that nine teams exceeded the $241MM competitive balance tax threshold for the 2025 season, with the Dodgers leading at $169.4MM. Teams that have exceeded the threshold for multiple years face escalating penalties, impacting their draft positions and compensation for free agents. Overall, the league will collect nearly $403MM in taxes, which will be allocated to player benefits and revenue sharing. The Dodgers’ total payroll and tax bill exceeds $586MM, outpacing the bottom 12 teams’ payrolls.
