The Detroit Tigers begin the 2025 baseball season with a payroll on track for $145.7 million for the 40 man roster, which would be the 18th highest of the 30 clubs in major league ball. The payroll for the 26 man opening day roster is on target for $137,769,333, according to Cots Contracts. One year ago, Detroit began the 2024 season with an opening day payroll of $97.7 million, or $101 million for the year end 40 man roster, so they have boosted payroll by some 45 percent in one year. It is their highest since the 2017 season.
2025 Detroit Tigers payroll, options, and service time
