Major League Baseball\'s average salary rose 7.1% last year to a record $4,525,719, according to the players\' association\'s annual report.
After declining in 2021 following the pandemic-shortened season, the average rose 23% over two seasons.
Union figures are based on the 2023 salaries, earned bonuses and prorated shares of signing bonuses for 1,038 players on Aug. 31 active rosters and injured lists.
Via Associated Press