The Dodgers had the second-highest payroll in baseball in 2022, coming in just below the highest luxury tax threshold. While they still have some big salaries on the roster for 2023, as of right now their projected payroll is quite a bit lower.
Dodgers insider David Vassegh was on AM570’s Petros & Money show last week, and he thinks Los Angeles might seize an opportunity to dip below the lowest luxury tax number for a season.
“The Dodgers more than likely at some point in time in the couple of years here have to reset themselves under the luxury tax and this year would be that opportune free agency (period).