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AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockout

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa walks off the field with his 2021 Golden Glove and Platinum Glove awards presented to him prior to a baseball game with the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press. Correa's salary is listed at $35.1 million. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File) FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks to reporters on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in New York. The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press. Cole's salary is listed at $36.6 million. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File) FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon (6) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, April 4, 2022. The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press. Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon's salary is listed at $36.6 million. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) FILE - Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 9, 2022. New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was followed at the top of the salary list by Angels outfielder Mike Trout at $37.1 million. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) FILE - New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press. New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer set a season record at $43.3 million. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockout