A look at how each National League team’s 40 man roster is presently constructed. I will show the American League in a separate article.
Major League totals will be totaled and shown in part two of the series. ( Salary projections from Spotrac )
The data shows the vast majority of the current 2022 NL rosters are players making the major league minimum salary ( 61 % ) while the mega stars making over $20 million per season represent just 4 % of the roster population. The Pirates lead the way with the most league minimum players ( 32 of their current 39 spots ) followed by the Cubs ( 30 of their current 39 spots ) - no team has less than 40 % of their roster at league minimum. The Dodgers and Mets have the most highest priced players.
Also reflected is that trades account for the majority of rosters ( 32 % ) followed by draftees who have remained with their draft team ( 29 % ). 57 % of the Marlins roster was traded for followed by the Padres at 47 %. The Rockies have the most self drafted players on their roster ( 17 ) with the Dodgers, Cardinals and Reds at 15 - the Phillies are next with 14.
National League Totals - 15 teams :
Current Roster Number - 581 of 600 spots filled
Pitchers - 323 ( 55 % )
Catchers - 44 ( 8 % )
Infielders - 116 ( 20 % )
Outfielders - 98 ( 17 % )
Free Agent Signings - 108 ( 19 % )
Drafted - 171 ( 29 % )
International Signings - 71 ( 12 % )
Traded For - 188 ( 32 % )
Waiver Claims - 43 ( 8 % )
2022 Projected Players Salaries for the 2022 season :
Making more than $ 20 million : 22 ( 4 % )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 35 ( 6 % )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 56 ( 10 % )
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 102 ( 17 % )
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 12 ( 2 % )
Making League Minimum - 354 ( 61 % )
Here’s a breakdown of the data by team -
Phillies :
Current Roster Number - 40
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 8
Outfielders - 6
Free Agent Signings - 5
Drafted - 14
International Signings - 7
Traded For - 9
Waiver Claims - 5
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 3 ( Harper, Wheeler, Realmuto )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 3 ( Nola, Gregorius, Segura )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million :4
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 2
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum - 27
Braves :
Current Roster Number - 38
Pitchers - 23
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 4
Outfielders - 7
Free Agent Signings - 10
Drafted - 12
International Signings - 5
Traded For - 9
Waiver Claims - 2
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 5 ( Morton, Ozuna, Acuna Jr, Smith, Swanson )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 3 ( d’Arnaud, Duvall, Fried)
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 10
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 19
Mets :
Current Roster Number - 40
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 3
Infielders - 9
Outfielders - 6
Free Agent Signings - 8
Drafted - 13
International Signings - 2
Traded For - 13
Waiver Claims - 4
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 4 ( Scherzer,Lindor, deGrom, Cano )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 3 ( Marte, Canha, Carrasco )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 7
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 8
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 17
Marlins :
Current Roster Number - 40
Pitchers - 21
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 9
Outfielders - 6
Free Agent Signings - 5
Drafted - 8
International Signings - 2
Traded For - 23
Waiver Claims - 2
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 1 ( Garcia )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 2
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 10
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 0
Making League Minimum : 27
Nationals :
Current Roster Number - 38
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 3
Infielders - 7
Outfielders - 6
Free Agent Signings - 8
Drafted - 9
International Signings - 6
Traded For - 12
Waiver Claims - 3
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 2 ( Strasberg, Corbin )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 1 ( Soto )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 2
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 5
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 2
Making League Minimum : 26
Brewers :
Current Roster Number - 37
Pitchers - 20
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 8
Outfielders - 5
Free Agent Signings - 11
Drafted - 12
International Signings - 1
Traded For - 13
Waiver Claims - 0
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 1 ( Yelich )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 1 ( Cain )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 4
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 11
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 19
Reds :
Current Roster Number - 39
Pitchers - 20
Catchers - 2
Infielders - 9
Outfielders - 7
Free Agent Signings - 3
Drafted - 15
International Signings - 6
Traded For - 12
Waiver Claims - 2
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 1 ( Votto )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 3 ( Gray, Suarez, Moustakas )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 4
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 8
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 0
Making League Minimum : 22
Cubs :
Current Roster Number - 39
Pitchers - 19
Catchers - 3
Infielders - 8
Outfielders - 9
Free Agent Signings - 8
Drafted - 9
International Signings - 7
Traded For - 12
Waiver Claims - 3
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 2 ( Stroman, Heyward )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 1 ( Hendricks )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 4
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 1
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 30
Pirates :
Current Roster Number - 39
Pitchers - 19
Catchers - 1
Infielders - 11
Outfielders - 8
Free Agent Signings - 3
Drafted - 10
International Signings - 2
Traded For - 18
Waiver Claims - 6
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 0
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 7
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 0
Making League Minimum : 32
Cardinals :
Current Roster Number - 36
Pitchers - 21
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 7
Outfielders - 4
Free Agent Signings - 4
Drafted - 15
International Signings - 6
Traded For - 10
Waiver Claims - 1
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 2 ( Goldschmidt, Arenado )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 2 ( Wainwright, Mikolas )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 3
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 7
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 21
Dodgers :
Current Roster Number - 40
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 2
Infielders - 8
Outfielders - 8
Free Agent Signings - 10
Drafted - 15
International Signings - 5
Traded For - 8
Waiver Claims - 2
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 2 ( Bauer, Betts )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 7 ( J.Turner, T.Turner, Bellinger, Price, Taylor, Muncy, Pollock )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 5
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 2
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 23
Giants :
Current Roster Number - 39
Pitchers - 21
Catchers - 2
Infielders - 8
Outfielders - 8
Free Agent Signings - 15
Drafted - 11
International Signings - 3
Traded For - 7
Waiver Claims - 3
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 5 ( Belt, Crawford, Longoria, Wood, DeSciafani )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 2
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 8
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 23
Rockies :
Current Roster Number - 38
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 8
Infielders - 2
Outfielders - 6
Free Agent Signings - 5
Drafted - 17
International Signings - 7
Traded For - 7
Waiver Claims - 2
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 1 ( Blackmon )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 1 ( Marquez )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 4
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 9
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 0
Making League Minimum : 23
Diamondbacks :
Current Roster Number - 39
Pitchers - 22
Catchers - 2
Infielders - 6
Outfielders - 9
Free Agent Signings - 5
Drafted - 6
International Signings - 4
Traded For - 16
Waiver Claims - 8
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 1 ( Bumgarner )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 0
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 5
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 6
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 26
Padres :
Current Roster Number - 40
Pitchers - 27
Catchers - 4
Infielders - 6
Outfielders - 3
Free Agent Signings - 8
Drafted - 5
International Signings - 8
Traded For - 19
Waiver Claims - 0
2022 Projected Players Salaries :
Making more than $ 20 million : 3 ( Machado, Myers, Hosmer )
Making between $ 10 & $ 20 million : 2 ( Darvish, Snell )
Making between $ 5 & $ 10 million : 7
Making between $ 1 & $ 5 million : 8
Making more than minimum but less than $ 1 million : 1
Making League Minimum : 19
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