The San Diego Padres will see their payroll rise by $19 million for the 2027 season due to contract provisions for star players Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. The increase reflects escalators or options in their existing deals that add to the team's financial commitments for that year.
The news comes as the Padres continue to build around their core duo, who were photographed celebrating a victory over the Athletics at Petco Park on May 23, 2026. The additional $19 million will factor into the club's budget planning for the 2027 campaign.
