The Dodgers boast one of the league's best payrolls. But there's a reason $1 billion is attached to the franchise.

Here is a look at the Los Angeles Dodgers' deferred compensation obligations from 2028-46, as obtained by The Associated Press.

Following deals with Tanner Scott and Teoscar Hernandez, the Dodgers now owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028 to '46.

After bolstering their pitching in the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers are confident they can become the first team to repeat as World Series champions since 2000.