Aug 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) celebrates his two run home run with first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland A’s are not a team that is known for their high payrolls. In fact, the A’s have never had a payroll over $100 million, with a payroll of $92 million as their high water mark. Even their acquisition of Starling Marte had a financial component as they had the Marlins pay the rest of his remaining salary.