Cleveland Guardians have lowest 2026 MLB payroll as AL finalist

Reports say the Cleveland Guardians, an American League finalist, have the lowest payroll in baseball. One column notes they would need an $80 million increase to reach a proposed cap floor.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 03:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 20 Oct, 03:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 20 Oct, 03:10 UTCYahoo Sports covers Guardians payroll story

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• mlb payrolls 2026Google Trends
• Cleveland Guardians, the $92 million team defying MLB and chasing a title since 1948Diario AS
• Guardians would need $80 million payroll increase to reach proposed cap floor | Jeff SchudelNews-Herald