In 2027, the Yankees will be paying the combination of Rodon (35), Judge (35), Cole (36), Stanton (37) $128 million. The luxury tax in 2026 is set at $244 million. Over half of their payroll will be 35 year olds. Granted, they have some unreal studs coming up, but still.
Phillies will be paying Bryce Harper and Trea Turner $52 million the same year they are both 38.
But even more eye opening
This year, the Mets are paying two pitchers who are the combined age of 78 $86 million - that is more than 11 teams current payroll,