In a season as long as the one played in the MLB it is natural that injuries are a crucial element. In 2021 some teams from Big leagues they have been severely punished for this reason, a fact that affects them competitively and economically.
The Chicago White SoxAlthough they are experiencing a very bitter campaign due to the injuries of several of their main figures, they are not among the clubs that allocate more money to pay the salaries of injured players.
The 2020 World Series champions have had a bumpy season defending their title and have seen a number of players parade down the disabled list, including their recently joined ace Clayton Kershaw. Of the $ 249,816,771 with which he reigns among the clubs with the highest payroll in the MLB, $ 53,387,000 goes to the payment of the salaries of injured players.
Traditionally to Yankees They are known for their hefty payrolls and the 2021 season is no exception. He has the highest in the American League, at $ 201,665,455. However, a quarter of that sum, $ 50,474,731, goes to pay players who are on the disabled list, such as Luis Severino and Corey Kluber.
Figures like Alex Bregman and now José Urquidy have been some of those who have had to go through the disabled list at some point in the season for Houston, which has overcome it to have an amazing season. Among the injured is the payment of $ 57,740,287 of the $ 191,268,202 that make up the payroll this year.
In the case of the Los Angeles Angels, the money they pay to their injured players amounts to more than $ 91 million, according to Spotrac. A good part of this money corresponds to the salary of Mike Trout, with a contract of 37 million in 2021, after he left the land more than a month ago.