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COLORADO28-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2022$131,276,500 (20th)$168,393,167 ( 15th)$61,606,833
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ROCKIES2021$105,575,629 (18th)$117,210,393 ( 19th)$92,789,607
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2020$ 53,590,185 (12th)$171,662,399 (13th)$36,337,601Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry / AgeMLSOpts Left 1/22*AgentLength / Total Value28-man roster - Salaries & pro-rated signing bonuses40-man roster - Competitive Balance Tax - AAV
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SignedRdPick7/1/221/1/222022202320242025202620222023202420252026
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Blackmon, Charlierf-cf200827236.0009.1021 / 3ACES6 yr/$108M (18-23)$21,000,000$10.000$18,000,000$18.000
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Bryant, Kris3b20131230.1786.1713 / 3Boras Corp.7 yr/$182M (22-28)$18,000,000$28.000$28.000$27.000$27.000$26,000,000$26.000$26.000$26.000$26.000
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Márquez, Germánrhp-s2011VEN27.1295.0272 / 3LA Spts Mgt5 yr/$43M (19-23)+24 cl opt$11,300,000$15.300$2.500$8,600,000$8.600opt
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Grichuk, Randalcf200912430.3227.0330 / 3Excel5 yr/$52M (19-23)$10,333,333$10.333FA$10,400,000$10.400
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Senzatela, Antoniorhp-s2011VEN27.1614.1060 / 3Republik Spts5 yr/$50.5M (22-26)+27 cl opt$7,250,000$7.250$12.000$12.000$12.000$10,100,000$10.100$10.100$10.100$10.100
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Cron, C.J.1b-dh201111732.1787.0970 / 3Moye Sports2 yr/$14.5M (22-23)$7,000,000$7.500$7,250,000$7.250
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Freeland, Kylelhp-s20141829.0484.1442 / 3MSM Spts5 yr/$64.5M (22-26)$7,000,000$10.500$15.000$16.000$16.000$12,900,000$12.900$12.900$12.900$12.900
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Oberg, Scottrhp20121546832.1106.0630 / 3Big League Mgt3 yr/$13M (20-22)+23 cl opt$7,000,000opt$4,333,333opt
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Iglesias, Joséss2009CUB32.1779.0360 / 3MVP Spts1 yr/$5M (22)$5,000,000FA$5,000,000
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McMahon, Ryan1b-3b201327627.1994.0062 / 3Wasserman6 yr/$70M (22-27)$5,000,000$9.000$12.000$12.000$16.000$11,666,667$11.667$11.667$11.667$11.667
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Bard, Danielrhp200612837.0065.1030 / 3ISE1 yr/$4.4M (22)$4,400,000FA$4,400,000
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Colomé, Alexrhp2007DOM33.1827.1180 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$4.1M (22)$4,100,000FA$4,100,000
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Estévez, Carlosrhp2011DOM29.1855.0221 / 31 yr/$3.025M (22)$3,025,000FA$3,025,000
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Diaz, Eliasc2008VEN31.2265.0880 / 3MAS+3 yr/$14.5M (22-24)$3,000,000$5.500$6.000FA$4,833,333$4.833$4.833
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Kuhl, Chadrhp-s2013926929.2945.0792 / 3ACES1 yr/$3M (22)$3,000,000FA$3,000,000
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Hampson, Garrett2b-ss201638127.2643.0301 / 31 yr/$1.863M (22)$1,862,500A2A3FA$1,862,500
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Stephenson, Robert
rhp201112729.1274.0490 / 3Apex1 yr/$1.28M (22)$1,280,000A3FA$1,280,000
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Chacín, Jhoulysrhp-s2004VEN34.17610.0870 / 3GSE1 yr/$1.25M (22)$1,250,000$1,250,000
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Kinley, Tylerrhp20131647231.1513.0142 / 3Paragon1 yr/$1.025M (22)$1,025,000A2A3FA$1,025,000
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Lambert, Peterrhp201524425.0742.1163 / 31 yr/$762,500 (22)$762,500A1A2A3FA$762,500
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Blach, Tylhp-s2012517830.2542.0650 / 3Sports Pro1 yr/$750,000 (22)$750,000A1A2A3FA$750,000
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Gomber, Austinlhp2014413528.2202.1111 / 3Jet Spts1 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000A1A2A3FA$710,000
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Rodgers, Brendanss20151325.3262.0753 / 3Excel1 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000A1A2A3FA$710,000
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Daza, Yonathanof2010VEN28.1231.1010 / 3Munger English1 yr/$705,000 (22)$705,000A1A2A3$705,000
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Goudeau, Ashtonrhp20122782329.3431.0002 / 3Republik1 yr/$705,000 (22)$705,000$705,000
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Hilliard, Samrf20151543728.1301.1441 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr/$705,000 (22)$705,000A1A2A3FA$705,000
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Nuñez, Domc2013616927.1651.0483 / 3ALIGND1 yr/$705,000 (22)$705,000A1A2A3$705,000
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Sheffield, Jordanrhp20161s3627.0301.0003 / 31 yr/$705,000 (22)$705,000A1A2A3$705,000
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Gilbreath, Lucaslhp2017720626.1180.1482 / 31 yr/$702,000 (22)$702,000$702,000
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Joe, Connor1b20141s3926.1180.1362 / 31 yr/$702,000 (22)$702,000$702,000
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Trejo, Alanss20171647626.0320.0552 / 31 yr/$702,000 (22)$702,000$702,000
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Rolison, Ryanlhp201812224.3550.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Bowden, Benlhp201624527.2530.1502 / 3
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Davis, Noahrhp20181131925.0700.0003 / 3
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Feltner, Ryanrhp2018412625.3020.0133 / 3
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Fernández, Julianrhp2012DOM26.2092.0333 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Lawrence, Justinrhp20151234727.2180.0641 / 3
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Montero, Elehuris3b2014DOM23.3180.0002 / 3
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Olivarez, Helcrislhp2016DOM21.3271.0482 / 3
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Tinoco, Jesusrhp2011VEN27.0620.1370 / 3
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Tovar, Ezequielss2017VEN20.3340.0003 / 3
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Vilade, Ryanlf201724823.1330.0063 / 3
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Welker, Colton3b2016411024.2650.0263 / 3
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Grichuk, Randalcash from Toronto in 3/22 trade($5,383,333)($4.333)($5,383,333)($4.333)
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Arenado, Nolanpaid by Colorado in 2/21 trade$5,570,500$16.000$5.000$5.000$5.000$5,570,500$16.000$5.000$5.000$5.000
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0- to 3-yr bonus pool$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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40-man players-minors$2,250,000$2.250$2.250$2.250$2.250
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Est. Player Benefits$16,000,000$16.500$17.000$17.500$18.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll
$168,393,167$141.834$91.417$87.084$87.584
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CB Tax Threshold$230,000,000$232.000$236.000$240.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold$61,606,833$90.166$144.583$152.916$156.416
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Running Payroll Total
$131,276,500$115.050$80.500$72.000$76.000
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28-man Opening Day Payroll
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Rockies CBT History
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The Rockies payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Note on Option Years
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* Option figures are estimates, with 2020 not counted as an option year except in cases an arbitrator ruled otherwise.
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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 $16M 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: $232M $252/$272/$292. 2024: $236M $256/$276/$296. 2025: $240M $260/$280/$300. 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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