Big-spending Mets, Padres look for dividends in series opener

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The New York Mets and San Diego Padres spent big last offseason in the pursuit of a run to the World Series.

Both teams expected to spend this season at the top of their divisions with a deep run into the playoffs after their big investments. Per Spotrac, the Mets have the highest 2023 payroll at$348.5 million, while the Padres are third at $246.5 million.

And the results?

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