Major League Baseball’s players are making more than ever. That’s not a big headline, but a data point worth paying attention to as the 2026 season unfolds with a big labor fight looming.
The average MLB salary rose by 3.4% this year to a record $5.34 million. Given the wave of massive contracts handed out over the past few years, the salary growth is not surprising. It is worth noting that it isn’t just veteran All-Stars being lavished with big deals, as young players are increasingly being paid early in their careers.
