If 2019 payrolls serve as an accurate barometer, the New York Mets will win the National League East, followed by the Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves in that order. None of the NL East contenders are close, even in the wake of Bryce Harper’s record 13-year, $330,000,000 deal with the Phils. His $23 million deal was a record for a free agent signing a one-year contract. Realmuto and shortstop Jean Segura, two former All-Stars, in separate trades and outfielder Andrew McCutchen as a free agent. Dozier and Adams were added from the free agent market during the winter.

Source: Forbes March 13, 2019 15:56 UTC