2026 Cap Fluctuation Calculations:
2023 total MLB team payroll AAV = $6,296,799,978
2024 total MLB team payroll AAV = $6,669,643,133
Total increase in MLB team payroll AAV = $372,843,155
Top 10 ranked teams: +$13.5M
Teams ranked 11-20: +$12.4M
Teams ranked 21-30: +$11.3M