Since the Boston Red Sox was purchased in 2002 by a group led by John Henry and Tom Werner, the team hasn’t been reluctant to spend money.

In 2004, the ownership group achieved its goal of breaking the Bambino Curse, but it didn’t end there. During their time in the front office, Theo Epstein, Ben Cherrington, and Dave Dombrowski all gave out big contracts.

Some worked out and some didn’t, but the goal was always to win World Series rings. Boston’s four victories since 2004 have all come at a high price.

There are currently 26 active players for the Boston Red Sox and below are their estimated salaries in dollars.

 

Salary Of Active Boston Red Sox Players

Chris Sale SP 25,600,000

Xander Bogaerts 20,000,000

J.D. Martinez 22,000,000

Nathan Eovaldi 17,000,000

Rafael Devers – 10,750,000

Jackie Bradley Jr. – 12,000,000

Matt Barnes – 9,375,000

Enrique Hernandez – 7,000,000

Christian Vazquez – 7,000,000

Michael Wacha – 7,000,000

James Paxton – 10,000,000

Rich Hill – 5,000,000

Nick Pivetta – 3,000,000

Alex Verdugo – 3,000,000

Kevin Plawecki – 2,250,000

Ryan Brasier – 1,400,000

Hirokazu Sawamura – 1,500,000

Christian Arroyo – 1,000,000

Bobby Dalbec – 575,000

Austin Davis –  575,000

Jarren Duran – 575,000

Darwinzon Hernandez – 575,000

Tanner Houck – 575,000

Josh Taylor – 575,000

Phillips Valdez – 575,000

Garrett Whitlock – 575,000

 

Salary Leftovers From Players Who Have Been Traded or Released, or Buyouts For Options That Have Been Declined

David Price – 16,000,000

Salaries Postponed/Deferred

Adam Ottavino – $3,000,000
Manny Ramirez – $2,023,498
Dustin Pedroia – $2,000,000

 

Active Payroll Totals

Base Salary – $158,700,000 Signing bonus $875,000 Total salary – $159,575,000 Total Adj. Salary – $148,575,000

Retained Salary Totals

Base salary – $16,000,000 Total salary – $16,000,000 Total Adj. Salary – $16,000,000

Deferred Salary Totals

Base – $4,023,498 Signing bonus – $3,000,000 Total Salary – $7,023,498 Total adj. salary – $7,023,498

Total Payroll

Base total – $174,700,000 Total signing bonus – $875,000 Total Salary – $175,575,000 Total adj. Salary $164,575,000