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TEXAS
Projected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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RANGERS$241,145,743$158.750$95.500$94.500$51.500$263,062,410$165.667$114.167$114.667$78.167
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Projected 2024 CB tax:$8,546,212
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOptsAgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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Scherzer, Maxrhp-s20061113915.0792 / 3Boras Corp.3 yr/$130M (22-24)$43,333,333FA$43,333,333
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deGrom, Jacobrhp-s20109272369.1392 / 3VC Sports5 yr/$185M (23-27)+28 opt$40,000,000$40.000$38.000$37.000opt$37,000,000$37.000$37.000$37.000opt
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Seager, Coreyss2012118308.0323 / 3Boras Corp.10 yr/$325M (22-31)$35,000,000$32.500$31.500$31.500$31.500$32,500,000$32.500$32.500$32.500$32.500
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Semien, Marcus2b20116201339.1182 / 3Boras Corp.7 yr/$175M (22-28)$26,000,000$26.000$26.000$26.000$20.000$25,000,000$25.000$25.000$25.000$25.000
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Eovaldi, Nathanrhp-s2008113373412.0132 / 3ACES2 yr/$34M (23-24)+25 v p opt$17,000,000$20.000$17,000,000$20.000
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Gray, Jonrhp-s201313328.0623 / 3CAA4 yr/$56M (22-25)$13,000,000$13.000FA$14,000,000$14.000
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Heaney, Andrewlhp-s201219338.1501 / 3Icon Spts2 yr/$25M (23-24)$13,000,000FA$12,500,000
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Robertson, Davidrhp-c2006175243914.1192 / 3self-represented1 yr/$11.5M (24)+25 m opt$10,000,000$1.500$11,500,000opt
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Lowe, Nathaniel1b201613390283.1452 / 31 yr/$7.5M (24)$7,500,000A3A4FA$7,500,000
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Leclerc, Josérhp-c2001DOM307.0412 / 3Munger English4 yr/$14.75M (19-22)+23-24 opts$6,250,000FA$6,250,000
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Mahle, Tylerrhp-s20137225296.0182 / 3ISE2 yr/$22M (24-25)$5,500,000$16.500FA$11,000,000$11.000
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García, Adolisrf2017CUB313.0951 / 3Octagon2 yr/$14M (24-25)$4,750,000$9.250A3FA$7,000,000$7.000
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Yates, Kirbyrhp2009USA379.0210 / 3Beverly Hills1 yr/$4.5M (24)$4,500,000FA$4,500,000
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Chafin, Andrewlhp20111s43349.0202 / 3Meister Spts1 yr/$4.75M (24)+25 cl opt$1,916,667$1,916,667
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Kelly, Carsonc2012286285.1611 / 3CAA1 yr/$720,000 (23)+24 cl opt$1,204,301FA$1,204,301
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Dunning, Danerhp2016129293.0833 / 3Jet Spts1 yr/$3.325M (24)$3,325,000A2A3FA$3,325,000
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Heim, Jonahc20134129293.0973 / 3Frye McCann1 yr/$3.05M (24)$3,050,000A2A3FA$3,050,000
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Taveras, Leodycf2015DOM252.1240 / 31 yr/$2.55M (24)$2,550,000A2A3A4FA$2,550,000
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Ureña, Josérhp-s2008DOM327.0450 / 3Premier Talent & Spts Mgt1 yr/$1.75M (24)$1,750,000FA$1,750,000
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Jankowski, Traviscf20121s44336.1530 / 4Excel1 yr/$1.7M (24)$1,700,000FA$1,700,000
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Walsh, Jared1b2015391,185303.1141 / 3ISE1 yr/$1.25M (24)$1,250,000A3FA$1,250,000
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Sborz, Joshrhp20152s74303.0550 / 3McNamara Bball Gp1 yr/$1.025M (24)$1,025,000A2A3FA$1,025,000
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Jung, Josh3b201918261.0273 / 3Boras Corp1 yr/$756,000 (24)$756,000A1A2A3$756,000
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Duran, Ezequiel2b2017DOM251.0722 / 31 yr/$754,500 (24)$652,732A1A2A3$652,732
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Smith, Josh H.ss-2b2019267261.1293 / 31 yr/$749,500 (24)$749,500A1A2A3A4$749,500
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Bradford, Codylhp20196175260.0862 / 31 yr/$748,500 (24)$748,500$748,500
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Anderson, Grantrhp201821628270.0832 / 31 yr/$746,000 (24)$313,746$313,746
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Carter, Evanof2020250210.0243 / 31 yr/$745,000 (24)$745,000$745,000
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Latz, Jakelhp20175164280.0223 / 31 yr/$741,000 (24)$741,000$741,000
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Coleman, Carsonrhp201933998260.0003 / 31 yr/$740,000 (24)$740,000$740,000
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Langford, Wyattof202313220.0003 / 31 yr/$740,000 (24)$740,000$740,000
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Church, Marcrhp201918535230.0003 / 31 yr (24)$71,263$71,263
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Corniell, Joserhp2019DOM210.0003 / 31 yr (24)$60,300$60,300
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Duffy, Mattss201218568338.0593 / 3TWC Spts1 yr (24)$40,323FA$40,323
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Fabian, Sandroof2014DOM260.0003 / 31 yr (24)$393,871$393,871
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Festa, Mattrhp20167207311.1190 / 31 yr (24)$204,973A1A2A3$204,973
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Foscue, Justin2b2020114250.0003 / 31 yr (24)$513,433$513,433
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Garabito, Gersonrhp2012DOM280.0003 / 31 yr (24)$271,394$271,394
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Harris, Dustin1b-3b201911344240.0002 / 31 yr (24)$82,226$82,226
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Huff, Samc20167219261.1500 / 31 yr (24)$196,198A1A2A3A4$196,198
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Kelly, Antoinelhp2019265240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$60,300$60,300
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Leiter, Jackrhp202112240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$159,467$159,467
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Ornelas, Jonathan3b2018391240.0302 / 31 yr (24)$320,406$320,406
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Pennington, Walterlhp2020USA260.0003 / 31 yr (24)$195,831$195,831
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Pruitt, Austinrhp20139278345.0340 / 31 yr (24)$913,978FA$913,978
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Robert, Danielrhp201721644290.0003 / 31 yr (24)$85,701$85,701
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Rocker, Kumarrhp-s202213240.0003 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr (24)$60,650$60,650
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White, Owenrhp2018255240.0062 / 31 yr (24)$177,212$177,212
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Winn, Colerhp2018115240.0002 / 31 yr (24)$206,472$206,472
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Chafin, Andrewbuyout for 2025, paid 11/4/24$500,000$500,000
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Robertson, Davidbuyout for 2025, paid 11/2/24$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Chafin, Andrewbonus, games pitched (prorated)$165,303$165,303
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Eovaldi, Nathanbonus, innings pitched$3,000,000$3,000,000
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Grossman, Robbiebonus, plate appearances (prorated)$53,621$53,621
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Heaney, Andrewbonus, innings pitched$5,000,000$5,000,000
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Lorenzen, Michaelbonus, innings pitched (prorated)$1,253,325$1,253,325
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Anderson, Chaseoutrighted, elected FA 9/14/24$59,677$59,677
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Grossman, Robbiepaid before 8/31/24 claim by Kansas City$935,484$935,484
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Burke, Brockpaid before 8/13/24 claim by LA Angels$767,903$767,903
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Knizner, Andrewpaid before 8/8/24 claim by Arizona$1,304,973$1,304,973
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Hernández, Jonathanpaid before 8/2/24 claim by Seattle$850,081$850,081
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Wendzel, DavisDFA 7/29/24$288,781$288,781
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Lorenzen, Michaelpaid before 7/29/24 trade to Kansas City$2,975,806$2,975,806
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Hill, Derekpaid before 7/23/24 trade to SF$197,581$197,581
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Kelly, Antoinepaid before 7/15/24 claim by Colorado$35,337$35,337
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Rodríguez, Yerrypaid before 6/30/24 trade to Toronto$221,568$221,568
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Tinoco, Jesusoutrighted, elected FA 6/20/24$116,935$116,935
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Anderson, Shaunpaid before 5/30/24 trade to Miami$59,677$59,677
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Ingram, Koltonpaid before 5/10/24 claim by St. Louis$10,374$10,374
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Walsh, Jaredoutrighted, elected FA 4/24/24$188,172A3FA$188,172
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Scherzer, Maxpd 2024 by NY Mets 7/29/23 trade($30,833,333)($30,833,333)
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0- to 3-year bonus pool
$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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Estimated Player Benefits
$17,000,000$17.500$18.000$18.500$19.000
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$224,974,524$158.750$95.500$94.500$51.500
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$241,145,743$158.750$95.500$94.500$51.500
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$263,062,410$165.667$114.167$114.667$78.167
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold $237 / $257 / $277 / $297$237,000,000$241.000$244.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
($26,062,410)$75.333$129.833$129.333$165.833
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Projected CB Tax (second-time payor in 2024)
Rate 30% / 42% / 75% / 90%$8,546,212
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Rangers CBT History
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2023: $1,827,142 tax on CBT payroll of $242,135,712 with $233M threshold and rate of 20 percent as a first-time payor.
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The Rangers payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Notes on Salaries
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Figures for 0- to 3-year players are based on a schedule of 186 calendar days, pro-rated for days on Major League roster and days on optional assignment.
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Estimated salaries: 0.000 MLS: $740,000 / $60,300. 0.001+ MLS: $740,000 / $120,600. 1+ MLS: $750,000 / $180,900. 2+ MLS: $760,000 / $241,200. 3+ MLS: $800,000 - $2M
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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.