The Boston Red Sox are not planning to have a higher payroll in 2024 compared to 2023, indicating a cautious approach to spending during the offseason.
While the team's projected salary for 2024 is similar to last year's Opening Day payroll, there's a significant gap between their luxury tax numbers.
The Red Sox narrowly exceeded the luxury tax in 2022, but staying above the threshold affected their draft compensation and they finished in last place in the AL East.