Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2026 Payroll Kings: Who Will Earn the Most this Season?

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2026 Payroll Kings: Who Will Earn the Most this Season?

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Heena Singh | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 12:07 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers are stepping into 2026 with manager Dave Roberts dropping a scary message and also with one of the flashiest payrolls in baseball. Big contracts, star power, and marquee signings define this roster. The top earners set the tone for the whole team. Every paycheck tells a story about the team’s goals and ambition.

Money talks, and in LA it shouts. Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker lead the way, but pitchers, infielders, and relievers also cash in big. Free-agent deals or long-term extensions – each contract literally shapes the team and goes to show who the Dodgers rely on most.

Here’s a look at the Dodgers’ top earners in 2026. Check out who’s making the most and how the deals break down:

Player	Position	Earnings	Type
Shohei Ohtani	SP/DH	$70M	Free agent
Kyle Tucker	RF	$60M	Free agent
Blake Snell	SP	$36.4M	Free agent
Mookie Betts	SS	$30.4M	Extension
Tyler Glasnow	SP	$30M	Extension
Freddie Freeman	1B	$27M	Free agent
Edwin Diaz	RP	$18.5M	Free agent
Yoshinobu Yamamoto	SP	$12M	Free agent
Max Muncy	3B	$10M	Extension
Will Smith	C	$8M	Extension
Tommy Edman	CF	$6M	Extension
Tanner Scott	RP	$5.7M	Free agent
Teoscar Hernandez	LF	$4M	Free agent
Hyeseong Kim	2B	$3.7M	Free agent
Alex Vesia	RP	$3.5M	Arbitration 2

LA’s mix of stars and smart extensions keeps the Dodgers stacked.

Dodgers Slot Kyle Tucker Ahead of Freddie Freeman to Ignite 2026 Lineup

Kyle Tucker (Image Credits: Imagn)

The Dodgers shaking up their lineup for 2026, and Kyle Tucker is getting a major vote of confidence. Manager Dave Roberts is testing the waters with Tucker hitting second, just behind leadoff man Shohei Ohtani, while Freddie Freeman slots in cleanup.

Tucker’s ability to handle both left- and right-handed pitching makes him a perfect fit in the two-hole. Roberts likes that he can get on base consistently, setting up Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith to drive in runs.

It’s understandable that the Dodgers are building a dynamic top five: Ohtani-Tucker-Betts-Freeman-Smith. Roberts alluded to Tucker’s on-base skills and adaptability. We sure can expect a lineup designed for balance, power, and a third-straight World Series push.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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