Dodgers' $375M payroll, driven by big relief pitcher deal, sparks debate on MLB spending fairness.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are projected to have a luxury tax payroll of over $375 million in 2025, largely due to a $72 million, four-year contract with relief pitcher Tanner Scott. This puts them $70 million ahead of the next highest team, the Philadelphia Phillies. The high spending has sparked debate about fairness in Major League Baseball, with critics calling for a salary floor to level the playing field.

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