The San Diego Padres' payroll for the 2027 season is set to increase by $19 million due to contract clauses involving star players Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., according to recent reports.
Both Machado and Tatis are under long-term deals with the Padres, and the additional salary for 2027 reflects the structure of those agreements. The news comes as the team continues to build around its core ahead of the upcoming season.
