Braves Payroll 2025: Total MLB Salary & Highest-Paid Players

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

After an injury-riddled campaign in 2024, the Atlanta Braves will likely add depth this offseason to improve the Bravesโ€™ World Series odds next year.

Atlanta Braves 2025 Payroll

According to Spotrac, the Braves are fifth in the league with a payroll of $184,940,000 in 2025.

Here is a look at where the Braves have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:

  • 2024: $236,433,901 (sixth)
  • 2023: $204,689,131 (10th)
  • 2022: $177,138,888 (10th)
  • 2021: $151,393,755 (11th)

Highest-Paid Braves Players in 2025

RankPlayer2025 Salary
1Austin Riley$22 million
1Matt Olson$22 million
1Chris Sale$22 million
4Ronald Acuรฑa Jr.$17 million
5Marcell Ozuna$16 million

Who Makes the Most Money on the Braves in 2025?

Three players have the highest salary on the Braves in 2025, as Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and Chris Sale are earning a $22 million salary next year.

The current age of those three Atlanta players:

  • Austin Riley (27)
  • Matt Olson (30)
  • Chris Sale (35)

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.