Dodgers' Future: Snell Signing Boosts Payroll and Sparks MLB Trade Buzz

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed pitcher Blake Snell and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to five-year contracts, significantly impacting their 2025 payroll, which is estimated to be around $303.5 million. This positions the Dodgers in the highest tier of the competitive balance tax for the second consecutive year. The contracts include deferred salaries, reducing their average annual value for tax purposes. The Dodgers' commitment to maintaining a competitive team is evident, with major contracts for players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman contributing to their high payroll.