The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay more than $23 million this season for star closer Edwin Diaz, as they have reached a luxury tax threshold that triggers a hefty penalty.
The Dodgers have been contending for World Series titles year after year under the president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman.
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One consequence of consistent playoff pushes is that rosters tend to get expensive, especially as you pay players to stay on the team and look to add talent.
The Dodgers consistently rank among the largest payrolls in MLB, and according to baseball insiders Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, there are penalties that come with the spending — penalties that could impact any free-agent deals this year.