""We will not be spending at the same level," Kendrick said when asked about payroll. "...We don't just pay the 26 guys on the active roster. We have a 40-man roster. The amount of money we spent on our 40-man roster this year is $220MM. ... Will we spend 220 next year? I don't think that we will. Will we have a very significant payroll that will allow us to compete and be in the playoffs? I think we will.""
"The 2025 season, fueled by last year's surprise signing of Corbin Burnes, pushed the Diamondbacks to a franchise-record payroll. The deep postseason run in 2023 likely left the team with some extra spending capital, and that won't be the case this year, but Kendrick repeatedly thanked fans for their commitment to the team and the manner in which they turned out. He pointed out this year's 2.4 million tickets sold were the highest since 2008 and give the club the ability to be more competitive."
Arizona traded Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suárez and Merrill Kelly at the 2025 deadline but rallied late and remained in postseason contention until the final weekend. Payroll is expected to decline from the franchise-record $220M spent on the 40-man roster, yet the team plans a significant payroll aimed at competing for playoffs without entering a rebuild. Ticket sales reached 2.4 million, the highest since 2008, providing revenue that supports competitiveness. Manager Torey Lovullo will return for a tenth season. The club cites last year’s Corbin Burnes signing and prior postseason revenue as factors in recent spending levels.
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