Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers’ millionaire payroll open up the possibility of a salary cap in MLB
With the recent signing of Kyle Tucker to a $240 million, four-year deal, the Dodgers reaffirmed what they had already demonstrated with Shohei Ohtani's contract: they are not shy about paying millions of dollars to compete. This is why, according to reports, MLB is considering imposing a salary cap. It has been reported that Major League Baseball is debating the possibility of implementing a spending cap on signings due to growing economic disparities, with the Los Angeles franchise at the center of the conversation.Shohei Ohtani turns a simple wave into an unforgettable moment for Los Angeles Dodgers fansThe Dodgers' projected payroll for 2026 is around $386 million, with a competitive balance tax payroll of nearly $414 million, approximately $170 million above the CBT threshold. Their spending far exceeds that of the rest of the teams, as the second-highest projected payroll […]
