The San Diego Padres are set to see their payroll rise by $19 million in 2027 due to contract escalations for star players Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., according to a report by Heavy's Alvin Garcia published on November 5, 2026.
The increase stems from the structured salaries of Machado and Tatis, both of whom signed long-term extensions with the franchise. The news accompanies a photo from May 23, 2026, showing Machado and Tatis celebrating on the field at Petco Park after the Padres defeated the Athletics. The image was captured by Orlando Ramirez of Getty Images.
