Rays Payroll 2026: Total MLB Salary & Highest-Paid Players

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 12, 2023, in New York.
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Tampa Bay Rays have a total MLB payroll of $113,034,545 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Rays Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Rays are 21st in total MLB payroll this year.

Here’s a look at where the Rays have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:

  • 2025: $88,629,788 (26th)
  • 2024: $89,707,422 (28th)
  • 2023: $74,948,362 (27th)
  • 2022: $97,167,073 (23rd)
  • 2021: $70,104,552 (26th)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Rays in 2026?

Yandy Diaz makes the most money on the Rays in 2026 with a payroll salary of $12,000,000.

Highest-Paid Rays Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Yandy Diaz$12 million
2Brandon Lowe$11.5 million
3Steven Matz$7.5 million
4Cedric Mullens$7 million
5Drew Rasmussen$5.75 million

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.