With the news of Marcell Ozuna signing with the Pirates, the projected payroll for 2026 is now $105.4 million, according to FanGraphs. In addition, the projected luxury tax payroll is now $127.1 million, which would surpass the previous high of $122.9 million in 2024.
And, given the state of the roster even after adding Ozuna, Ben Cherington might not be done.
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Payroll hitting new high?
With the news of Marcell Ozuna signing with the Pirates, the projected payroll for 2026 is now $105.4 million, according to FanGraphs. In addition, the projected luxury tax payroll is now $127.1 million, which would surpass the previous high of $122.9 million in 2024.
And, given the state of the roster even after adding Ozuna, Ben Cherington might not be done.
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