With a payroll of around $120 million, the Diamondbacks find themselves ranked 21st in the league, a stark contrast to their World Series opponents, the Texas Rangers, who boast a payroll over $100 million greater.
What’s even more surprising is the fact that the Diamondbacks’ highest-paid player this season is Madison Bumgarner, a player who was designated for assignment within a month into the season.
The 34-year-old veteran currently earns $18 million with Arizona, while Ketel Marte, the second-highest earner, receives $11.6 million.
Bumgarner’s season got off to a rocky start with an 0-3 record and a whopping 10.