The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2025 season, and their payroll is looking stacked. The recent signing of Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract is a significant addition to their roster ¹.
Snell’s contract has an average annual salary of $36.4 million, which is the second-highest in MLB history for a pitcher-only contract, behind Jacob deGrom ¹. However, the Dodgers have structured the contract to include deferred money, which will help manage their payroll. Snell will receive $13 million in 2025, with $60 million in deferred money payable later ¹.
The Dodgers’ 2025 payroll is already impressive, with commitments to Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith, among others ¹. Ohtani’s contract, in particular, is notable, with a jaw-dropping $680 million in deferred money payable from 2034 to 2043 ¹.
Here’s a breakdown of the Dodgers’ projected 2025 rotation:
– *Shohei Ohtani*: Expected to return to pitching in 2025 after undergoing elbow surgery
– *Blake Snell*: Newly signed to a five-year, $182 million contract
– *Yoshinobu Yamamoto*: Performed well in his first year with the Dodgers, with a 3.00 ERA and 7-2 record
– *Tyler Glasnow*: Expected to return from elbow surgery in 2025
– *Fifth Starter*: Options include Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, and Bobby Miller, with Clayton Kershaw also potentially returning ¹
The Dodgers are clearly committed to building a championship-winning team, and their 2025 payroll reflects that ambition. With a stacked roster and a deep rotation, they’re poised to make another deep playoff run.
