The Detroit Tigers have a total MLB payroll of $145,730,833 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Tigers Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Tigers are 16th in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Tigers have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $157,542,361 (17th)
- 2024: $96,961,614 (26th)
- 2023: $119,344,514 (19th)
- 2022: $135,112,588 (18th)
- 2021: $83,698,945 (25th)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Tigers in 2026?
Javier Báez makes the most money on the Tigers in 2026 with a salary of $24,000,000.
Báez, 33, is riding a six-year, $140 million contract that will keep him in Detroit until 2028.
Highest-Paid Tigers Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Báez | $24 million |
| 2 | Tarik Skubal | $22.5 million |
| 3 | Gleyber Torres | $22 million |
| 4 | Jack Flaherty | $20 million |
| 5 | Casey Mize | $5.5 million |
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