The Los Angeles Dodgers spent over a billion dollars this winter − on just four players.

But, it's the New York Mets who opened the 2024 season with the highest-player payroll ($305.6 million) among the 30 Opening Day rosters, according to USA TODAY’S annual salary report.

The Dodgers, who spent $1.301 billion on Shohei Ohtani ($700 million), Yoshinobu Yamamoto ($325 million), Tyler Glasnow ($136.6 million) and Will Smith ($140 million), aren't far behind with a $249.8 million payroll.

The Mets, followed by the New York Yankees ($303 million), payroll is three times more than the six franchises in baseball, and nearly $245 million more than the Oakland A’s.

A look at the 2024 team payrolls:

1. Mets − $305,624,274

2. Yankees − $303,322,047

3. Dodgers − $249,823,654

4. Phillies − $243,476,617

5. Astros − $236,524,482

6. Rangers − $223,355,753

7. Blue Jays − $221,862,600

8. Braves − $217,290,000

9. Cubs − $213,020,500

10. Giants − $211,044,828

11. Cardinals − $179,553,567

12. Red Sox − $176,458,748

13. Angels − $172,993,096

14. Padres − $161,937,554

15. White Sox − $142,995,900

16. Rockies − $142,571,000

17. Diamondbacks − $140,825,700

18. Mariners − $135,738,647

19. Nationals − $126,862,600

20. Twins − $124,077,590

21. Royals − $115,257,261

22. Reds − $106,441,547

23. Brewers − $105,833,094

24. Tigers − $103,834,833

25. Rays − $101,023,112

26. Marlins − $97,227,400

27. Orioles − $94,520,400

28. Guardians − $93,333,629

29. Pirates − $85,760,000

30. Athletics − $60,503,298

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB payrolls 2024: Full list from highest to lowest