The Boston Red Sox have a total MLB payroll of $176,736,666 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Red Sox Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Red Sox are 10th in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Red Sox have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2025: $203,658,855Â (12th)
- 2024: $188,537,445 (11th)
- 2023: $180,926,796 (13th)
- 2022: $211,812,131 (sixth)
- 2021: $186,718,068 (sixth)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Red Sox in 2026?
Sonny Gray makes the most money on the Red Sox with a 2026 salary of $31,000,000.
Boston added Gray in a trade this offseason, sending right-hander Richard Fitts and lefty Brandon Clarke in the deal. Gray, 36, has a mutual option for $30 million in 2027.
Highest-Paid Red Sox Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Gray | $31 million |
| 2 | Trevor Story | $25 million |
| 3 | Garrett Crochet | $24.8 million |
| 4 | Masataka Yoshida | $18.6 million |
| 5 | Aroldis Chapman | $13 million |
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