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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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DIAMONDBACKS$186,354,433$125.905$88.381$109.881$94.231$228,284,574$158.444$106.944$107.444$93.094
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Projected 2026 CB tax:$0
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSopts left 1/26AgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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Burnes, Corbin*rhp-s20164111317.0492 / 3Boras Corp.6 y/$210M (25-30)*$30,962,673$30.963$30.559$30.559$30.559$32,910,744$32.911$32.911$32.911$32.911
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Arenado, Nolan*3b20092593512.1553 / 3Wasserman8 y/$260M (19-26)+'27 extn*$24,398,219$15.000$21,000,000$21.000
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Rodriguez, Eduardolhp-s2010VEN3310.0702 / 3Mato Spts4 y/$80M (24-27)+28 v opt$21,000,000$19.000optopt$20,000,000$20.000opt
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Kelly, Merrillrhp-s20108251367.0003 / 3Apex2 y/$40M (26-27)+28 v opt$18,000,000$22.000opt$20,000,000$20.000opt
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Gallen, Zac*rhp-s20163106296.1003 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$22.025M (26)*$16,199,618FA$18,756,739
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Gurriel Jr., Lourdesdh2016CUB327.0940 / 3Magnus Spts3 y/$42M (24-26)+27 cl opt$13,000,000$5.000$14,000,000opt
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Marte, Ketel*2b2010DOM319.1621 / 3QC Spts7 y/$116.5M (25-31)*$12,534,465$11.267$15.647$16.647$16.647$15,640,966$15.641$15.641$15.641$15.641
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Carroll, Corbinlf2019116243.0383 / 3CAA8 y/$111M (23-30)+31 cl opt$10,625,000$12.625$14.625$28.625$28.625$13,875,000$13.875$13.875$13.875$13.875
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Soroka, Michaelrhp-s2015128287.0090 / 3ISE1 y/$7.5M (26)+27 m opt$6,500,000$1.000$7,500,000opt
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Perdomo, Geraldoss2016DOM254.0152 / 3Republik Spts4 y/$45M (26-29)+30 cl opt$6,250,000$9.250$14.750$16.750$3.000$11,250,000$11.250$11.250$11.250opt
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Thompson, Ryanrhp201423676345.0952 / 3Northwest Spts Mgt1 yr/$3.95M (26)$3,950,000FA$3,950,000
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Pfaadt, Brandonrhp-s20205149272.0972 / 3Frontline5 y/$45M (26-30)+opts$3,400,000$5.400$8.400$11.400$15.400$9,000,000$9.000$9.000$9.000$9.000
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Puk, A.J.lhp-s201616315.1242 / 3ISE1 y/$3.1M (26)$3,100,000FA$3,100,000
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Nelson, Rynerhp-s2019256273.0202 / 3Wasserman1 y/$3M (26)$3,000,000A2A3FA$3,000,000
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McCann, Jamesc20112763610.0283 / 3Ballengee1 y/$2.75M (26)$2,750,000FA$2,750,000
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Ginkel, Kevinrhp201622659305.0332 / 3Ballengee1 y/$2.725M (26)$2,725,000FA$2,725,000
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Moreno, Gabrielc2016VEN263.0611 / 3Klutch Spts1 y/$2.525M (26)$2,525,000A2A3FA$2,525,000
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Martinez, Justinrhp-c2018DOM242.0241 / 3Nova Spts5 y/$18M (25-29)+30-31 opts$2,400,000$3.400$4.400$5.900opt$3,600,000$3.600$3.600$3.600opt
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Clarke, Taylorrhp2015376335.1480 / 3Ballengee1 y/$1.55M (26)$1,550,000FA$1,550,000
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LoƔisiga, Jonathanrhp2012NIC317.0220 / 3ISE1 y/$1.5M (26)$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Sewald, Paulrhp201210320367.0720 / 3ISE1 y/$1.5M (26)$1,500,000FA$1,500,000
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Vargas, Ildemaro2b2008VEN345.1290 / 31 y/$1.4M (26)$1,400,000FA$1,400,000
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Tawa, Tim2b202111318270.1122 / 31 y/$787,700 (26)$696,830$696,830
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Del Castillo, Adrianc2021
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67260.1282 / 31 y/$787,500 (26)$574,876$574,876
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Saalfrank, Andrewrhp20196182280.1181 / 31 y/$786,900 (26)$786,900$786,900
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Locklear, Tyler3b2022258250.0841 / 31 y/$785,700 (26)$539,165$539,165
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Morillo, Juanrhp2015VEN270.1112 / 31 y/$785,100 (26)$785,100$785,100
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Walston, Blakelhp2019126251.0962 / 31 y/$783,700 (26)$783,700A1A2A3$783,700
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Barrosa, Jorgelf2017VEN250.0700 / 31 y/$783,600 (26)$783,600$783,600
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Lawlar, Jordanss202116230.0731 / 3Vayner Spts1 y/$783,600 (26)$783,600$783,600
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Mena, Cristianrhp2019DOM230.1251 / 31 y/$782,000 (26)$782,000$782,000
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Hoffmann, Andrewrhp202112367260.0332 / 31 y/$781,800 (26)$249,637$249,637
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Abner, Philiplhp20236175240.0113 / 31 y (26)$374,993$374,993
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Bratt, Mitchlhp20215134220.0003 / 31 y (26)$366,251$366,251
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Burgos, Juanrhp2019DOM260.0742 / 31 y (26)$148,049$148,049
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Cabrera, Joserhp2021DOM240.0003 / 31 y (26)$130,134$130,134
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Carrillo, Gerardorhp2016MEX270.0001 / 31 y (26)$289,847$289,847
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Drake, Kohllhp202211319250.0003 / 31 y (26)$140,220$140,220
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Fernandez, Josess2022VEN220.0003 / 31 y (26)$320,278$320,278
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Garcia, Brandynlhp202311337260.0412 / 31 y (26)$650,817$650,817
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Groover, LuJames3b2023248120.0003 / 31 y (26)$182,907$182,907
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Jameson, Dreyrhp2019134272.0121 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 y (26)$586,973A1A2A3FA$586,973
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Ray, Dylanrhp20224108250.0003 / 31 y (26)$63,600$63,600
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Strowd, Kaderhp201912348280.0742 / 31 y (26)$315,638$315,638
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Troy, Tommyss2023112120.0003 / 31 y (26)$533,904$533,904
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Waldschmidt, Ryanof20241ppi31230.0003 / 31 y (26)$500,696$500,696
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Smith, Pavinoutrighted 7/15/26$2,250,000$2,250,000
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Diaz, Yilberclaimed by Detroit 6/26/26$91,821$91,821
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Santana, Carlosreleased 6/26/26$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Garcia, Aramisoutrighted 6/14/26$207,353$207,353
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Rashi, Taylortraded to Minnesota 6/8/26$83,944$83,944
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Thomas, Alektraded to LA Dodgers 5/12/26$514,238$514,238
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Valdez, Jesusoutrighted 5/3/26$6,552$6,552
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Baker, Lukenoutrighted 4/20/26$58,396$58,396
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Ross, Joeelected FA 4/5/26, less Texas portion$1,420,749$1,420,749
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Holman, Grantclaimed by LA Dodgers 4/1/26$8,158$8,158
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Arenado, Nolanfrom St. Louis, 1/13/26 trade($22,000,000)($9.000)($22,000,000)($9.000)
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Pre-arbitration bonus pool
$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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Estimated Player Benefits
$18,000,000$18.500$19.000$19.500$20.000
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$182,330,075
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$186,354,433$125.905$88.381$109.881$94.231
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$228,284,574$158.444$106.944$107.444$93.094
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Compteitive Balance Tax Thresholds
$244 / $264 / $284 / $304$244,000,000$247.000$250.000$253.000$256.000
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Amount under threshold
$15,715,426$88.556$143.056$146.056$162.906
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Projected Tax (first-time payor in 2026)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Diamondbacks CBT History
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The Diamondbacks payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Notes on Arizona Deferral Estimates
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* Corbin BurnesPresent value: Labor Relations: $184,161,109 (9.00% discount rate). CBT: $197,464,462 (3.70%).
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* Zac GallenPresent value: Labor Relations: $16,199,618 (8.00% discount rate). CBT: $18,756,739 (3.87%). MLBPA: $17,975,216 (5%).
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* Ketel MartePresent value: Labor Relations: $89,930,897 (9.00% discount rate). CBT: $102,486,761 (3.70%).
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Notes on Salaries
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Figures for 0- to 3-year players in majors are estimated at an average of $792,000, $12,000 above the Major League minimum salary.
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Figures for 0- to 3-year players in minors are estimated at an average of $190,700, the minimum minor-league salary for a player with 1 year of Major League service.
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Notes on Competitive Balance Tax
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* Projected payroll for purposes of the Competitive Balance Tax under Article XXIII of MLB collective bargaining agreement. Estimated figures in italics.
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* Figures include the average annual values of contracts for players on the 40-man roster, plus about $17M for benefits and $1.667M for 0- to 3-year player bonus pool.
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* Tax Thresholds: 2022: $230M $250/$270/$290. 2023: $233M $253/$273/$293. 2024: $237M $257/$277/$297. 2025: $241M $261/$281/$301. 2026: $244M $264/$284/$304.
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* Tax rate based on number of consecutive seasons a club has exceeded the base tax threshold. Rate resets if club payroll falls below tax threshold for one season.
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* First-Time Payor tax rates: 20% for exceeding threshold by $20M or less, 32% for exceeding by $20-$40M, 62.5% for exceeding by $40M-$60M, 80% for exceeding by $60M or more.
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* Second-Time Payor tax rates: 30% for exceeding threshold by $20M or less, 42% for exceeding by $20-$40M, 75% for exceeding by $40M or more, 90% for exceeding by $60M or more.
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* Third-Time Payor tax rates: 50% for exceeding threshold by $20M or less, 62% for exceeding by $20-$40M, 95% for exceeding by $40M or more, 110% for exceeding by $60M or more.
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