Boston could return to having one of the highest payrolls in the league in an attempt to bolster the Red Sox’s playoff odds in 2025.
Boston Red Sox 2025 Payroll
According to Spotrac, the Red Sox are 13th in MLB with a total payroll of $120,694,847. They ranked sixth in payroll during their last trip to the postseason in 2021, indicating they have room to spend if they wish to contend in 2025.
Here is a look at where the Red Sox have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $188,537,445 (11th)
- 2023: $180,926,796 (13th)
- 2022: $211,812,131 (sixth)
- 2021: $186,718,068 (sixth)
Highest-Paid Red Sox Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Devers | $29.32 million |
| 2 | Trevor Story | $22.5 million |
| 3 | Lucas Giolito | $19 million |
| 4 | Masataka Yoshida | $18.6 million |
| 5 | Aroldis Chapman | $10.75 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Red Sox in 2025?
Rafael Devers makes the most money on the Red Sox with a 2025 salary of $29,318,181.
Devers, 28, is on a 10-year contract worth $313.5 million. He’s under contract with the Red Sox through 2033.
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