The St. Louis Cardinals might begin a rebuild after consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs.
The Cardinals’ playoffs odds view them as a long shot in the NL Central, indicating they could be sellers this year.
St. Louis Cardinals 2025 Payroll
According to Spotrac, the Cardinals are 15th in the league with a payroll of $105,166,667.
Here is a look at where the Cardinals have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $175,932,759 (12th)
- 2023: $153,793,028 (17th)
- 2022: $155,378,325 (13th)
- 2021: $151,469,994 (10th)
Highest-Paid Cardinals Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Gray | $25 million |
| 2 | Nolan Arenado | $21 million |
| 3 | Wilson Contreras | $18 million |
| 4 | Miles Mikolas | $17.66 million |
| 5 | Steven Matz | $12.5 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Cardinals in 2025?
Sonny Gray will make the most money on the Cardinals in 2025 with a payroll salary of $25,000,000.
Gray signed a three-year, $75 million contract with St. Louis last year. He will be with the team through at least 2026, as the Cardinals have a team option ($30 million) for 2027.
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