Final cost in for Mets' sorry 2023 season $420 million in payroll plus luxury tax

The final cost of the Mets’ sorry 2023 season has been totaled: $420 million. Major League Baseball finalized its payroll figures for last year, and New York finished at a record $319.5 million. In addition to the payroll, New York paid a record luxury tax of $100.8 million after finishing 75-87. The Mets topped the previous payroll high of $291.1 million by the 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers. The three-highest spenders all missed the playoffs. The New York Yankees were second at $283.8 million, followed by San Diego at $257.2 million. World Series champion Texas was sixth at $241.1 million.