For those who have yet to take a thorough look at how the Dodgers’ payroll is stacking up for 2021, there’s a handy chart over at Fangraphs laying out most of the important details.
As it stands, the estimated luxury tax payroll for the Dodgers in 2021 sits at $197 million, which is about $13 million under the threshold. In normal seasons, fans might expect the team to blow past the cap to strengthen its player roster, especially since they’ve been under the threshold in recent years without penalty. But, when considering the state of finances in 2020 due to the pandemic, such an action for next season is extremely unlikely.