Payroll Tracker
FanGraphs estimates · Updated Oct. 13, 2026, 6:54 a.m. ET
Where the Yankees stand
$31.8M above the highest tax threshold
The red part is payroll above $304M, not the tax bill.
Key contracts
Selected major commitments · Sorted by 2026 salary
| Player | 2026 salary | Listed AAV | Last guaranteed season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | $42.50M | $44.75M | 2030Can opt out after 2027 or 2028 |
| Aaron Judge | $40.00M | $40.00M | 2031Guaranteed through 2031 |
| Gerrit Cole | $36.00M | $36.00M | 2028Guaranteed through 2028 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | $29.00M | $25.00M | 2027Club option for 2028 |
| Carlos Rodón | $27.83M | $27.00M | 2028Guaranteed through 2028 |
| Max Fried | $14.50M | $27.25M | 2032Guaranteed through 2032 |
Can opt out after 2027 or 2028
Guaranteed through 2031
Guaranteed through 2028
Club option for 2028
Guaranteed through 2028
Guaranteed through 2032
What’s included in these numbers?
Salary payroll and luxury-tax payroll use different accounting. The tax calculation uses contract average annual values (AAV), plus benefits, roster costs and other adjustments. Listed player AAVs are FanGraphs’ figures and can differ from contract value divided by years.
These are 2026 estimates, not final MLB tax assessments. The selected contracts above are not the full roster and do not sum to team payroll. Opt-outs and options can change how long a player stays.
2027 is still an offseason projection. This tracker does not apply 2026 tax thresholds to 2027. Updates require a fresh source check; this is not a live feed.
Source: FanGraphs RosterResource — Yankees payroll. Exact estimates: payroll $310,082,809; luxury-tax payroll $335,821,177. Difference above $304M: $31,821,177.