The New York Mets had the highest payroll in the league en route to last yearโs NLCS appearance. The front office will continue to spend to boost the Metsโ World Series odds in 2025.
New York Mets 2025 Payroll
According to Spotrac, the Mets are fourth in MLB with a total payroll of $209,375,000. They led the league in total payroll the past two years, indicating they have room to spend during the 2025 offseason.
Here is a look at where the Mets have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $314,748,899 (first)
- 2023: $341,673,777 (first)
- 2022: $264,342,506 (second)
- 2021: $201,189,189 (third)
Highest-Paid Mets Players in 2025
Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
---|---|---|
1 | Juan Soto | $51.88 million |
2 | Francisco Lindor | $34.1 million |
3 | Starling Marte | $20.75 million |
4 | Brandon Nimmo | $20.5 million |
5 | Frankie Montas | $17 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Mets in 2025?
Outfielder Juan Soto will have the highest payroll salary for the Mets, making $61 million in 2025.
This offseason, the Mets gave Soto the largest contract in the history of professional sports. The 26-year-old outfielder joined the Mets (from the Yankees) on a 15-year, $765 million contract.
The deal includes an opt-out after five years.
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