Jul 12, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) gestures after hitting a double during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
All the details you need to know about the high Los Angeles Dodgers payroll for the upcoming 2023 MLB season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will go into the 2023 Major League Baseball season as one of the teams with the best chance of winning the championship. After suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres in the previous season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking to get back on track and demonstrate why they are considered to be among the top teams in Major League Baseball.
In spite of the fact that Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies) and Cody Bellinger (Chicago Cubs) both left the Los Angeles Dodgers over the offseason, the payroll for the upcoming season is still projected to be rather high for the team.
As per Spotrac, the Los Angeles Dodgers payroll for the 2023 season is projected to be nearly $220 Million. The Dodgers have never been afraid to spend a lot of money on its players, and that trend will likely continue, albeit with a more strategic approach.
The San Diego Padres have established themselves as the favorite to win the National League West division. It will be very interesting to observe how the Los Angeles Dodgers perform in the upcoming season given that they are no longer the dominant team in the division.
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