{"id":162707,"date":"2026-04-14T14:21:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/ohtani-leads-most-expensive-series-in-history-between-dodgers-and-mets\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:27:31","slug":"ohtani-leads-most-expensive-series-in-history-between-dodgers-and-mets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/ohtani-leads-most-expensive-series-in-history-between-dodgers-and-mets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohtani leads most expensive series in history between Dodgers and Mets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is already making history even before it reaches its peak. This April 13, a series that has captured the attention of all of baseball began: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets in the most expensive showdown ever recorded in MLB<\/a>, considering payrolls under the Competitive Balancing Tax (CBT).<\/p>\n

For the U.S. Hispanic community, these types of duels not only represent sporting spectacle, but also an opportunity to understand how economic power is redefining modern baseball.<\/p>\n

Dodgers vs Mets: record-breaking figures<\/h2>\n
\"Dodgers
PHOTO: Los Angeles Dodgers Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The numbers are compelling.<\/p>\n

In 2026, the Dodgers lead the Major Leagues with an approximate payroll of $413.5 million under the CBT, while the Mets top $375 million.<\/p>\n

Adding the impact of the luxury tax that both teams must pay for exceeding the established limits, the combined total expense for both organizations exceeds $1.07 billion.<\/p>\n

This is an unprecedented figure in the history of the sport.<\/p>\n

To put it in context, the Dodgers’ payroll alone exceeds the combined total spending of several lower-budget teams in the league.<\/p>\n

Ohtani yes, Juan Soto no<\/h2>\n
\"Ohtani\"
PHOTO: Los Angeles Dodgers Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the biggest attractions of the Dodgers-Mets series is Shohei Ohtani, who remains the global face of baseball.<\/p>\n

The Japanese signed a historic 10-year, $700 million contract.<\/p>\n

Although with deferred payments that reduce its annual impact on the CBT to approximately 46 million.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the Mets were without their top star, Juan Soto.<\/p>\n

He signed the largest contract in MLB history (15 years and $765 million), but is out with a right calf injury.<\/p>\n

This absence prevents a direct duel between two of the highest paid players in the sport, something many fans were hoping to see.<\/p>\n

The most expensive matchup ever recorded in MLB<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

The economic impact on today’s MLB<\/h2>\n
\"Dodgers
PHOTO: Instagram of the New York Mets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The financial dominance of Dodgers and Mets reflects a clear trend in baseball:<\/p>\n

Teams with greater resources are betting on elite squads, increasing competitiveness, but also widening the gap with franchises with smaller budgets.<\/p>\n

For example, the Dodgers’ projected luxury tax for 2026 hovers around $161.9 million, a figure higher than the total payroll of several entire teams.<\/p>\n

In the case of the Mets, their penalty also far exceeds the total spending of multiple franchises.<\/p>\n

In addition, the combined salaries of players such as Ohtani, Soto, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette reach levels comparable to the entire budgets of numerous teams in the league.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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