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The highest-paid players on every MLB team

Cork GainesAug 26, 2024, 19:59 IST

Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesClayton Kershaw is the highest-paid player in baseball.Salaries continue to soar in Major League Baseball as 36 players will make at least $20 million in total earnings this season, up from 21 players just three years ago.

However, unlike the other major sports in North America, when it comes to paying players, there are some stark contrasts in team payrolls and how much some teams pay their top players.

Below we take a look at the highest-paid player on every team and how those differ across MLB.

Salaries and contract information via Spotrac.com and BaseballProspectus.com.