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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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NATIONALS$93,929,604$9.383$7.375$9.375$9.375$120,417,571$26.417$26.917$27.417$27.917
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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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Williams, Trevorrhp-s2013244349.0273 / 3Boggs & Assoc.2 y/$14M (25-26)$7,000,000FA$7,000,000
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García Jr., Luis2b2016DOM264.1420 / 3Topline Sports1 y/$6.875M (26)$6,875,000A4FA$6,875,000
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Griffin, Fosterlhp-s2014128301.0341 / 3Excel1 y/$5.5M (26)$5,500,000FA$5,500,000
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Ruiz, Keibertc2014VEN274.0640 / 3Octagon8 yr/$50M (23-30)+31-32 opts$5,375,000$5.375$7.375$9.375$9.375$6,250,000$6.250$6.250$6.250$6.250
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Abrams, CJss201916253.1302 / 3Roc Nation1 y/$4.2M (26)$4,200,000A2A3FA$4,200,000
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Littell, Zackrhp-s201311327306.0430 / 3CAA1 y/$7M (26)+27 m opt$3,000,000$4.000$7,000,000opt
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Irvin, Jakerhp-s20184131292.1522 / 31 y/$2.8M (26)$2,800,000A2A3A4$2,800,000
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Mikolas, Milesrhp-s20097204379.0370 / 3Octagon1 y/$2.25M (26)$2,250,000FA$2,250,000
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Pérez, Cionellhp2016CUB304.0850 / 3Octagon1 y/$1.9M (26)$1,900,000A3FA$1,900,000
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Gray, Josiahrhp-s2018272284.0753 / 3Icon Sports1 y/$1.35M (26)$1,350,000A3FA$1,350,000
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Cavalli, Caderhp-s2020122272.1412 / 3BBI Sports1 y/$870,000 (26)+27 cl opt$862,500$0.008A3FA$870,000opt
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Waldichuk, Kenlhp-s20195165282.1503 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$825,000 (26)$825,000A2A3FA$825,000
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Chaparro, Andrés3b2015VEN271.0022 / 31 y/$822,600 (26)$822,600A1A2A3$822,600
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Wood, Jamesdh-lf2021262231.0913 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$806,900 (26)$806,900A1A2A3$806,900
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Young, Jacobcf20217203262.0373 / 3Excel1 y/$794,200 (26)$794,200A1A2A3FA$794,200
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Vivas, Jorbit2b2017VEN250.0560 / 41 y/$790,600 (26)$790,600$790,600
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Lile, Daylenlf2021247230.1203 / 31 y/$786,000 (26)$786,000$786,000
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Varland, Gusrhp201814413290.1691 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$785,450 (26)$785,450$785,450
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Beeter, Claytonrhp2020
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66270.1291 / 31 y/$785,225 (26)$785,225$785,225
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Lord, Bradrhp202218531261.0003 / 31 y/$785,200 (26)$785,200A1A2A3$785,200
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Wiemer, Joeyof20204121271.0891 / 31 y/$785,200 (26)$785,200A1A2A3$785,200
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Herz, D.J.lhp20198252251.1042 / 31 y/$784,200 (26)$784,200A1A2A3$784,200
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Tena, Joséss2017DOM251.0310 / 31 y/$784,400 (26)$784,400A1A2A3$784,400
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Henry, Colerhp2020255260.1692 / 31 y/$783,700 (26)$783,700$783,700
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House, Bradyss2021111230.1053 / 31 y/$783,200 (26)$783,200$783,200
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Nuñez, Nasimss2019246251.0862 / 31 y/$783,100 (26)$783,100A1A2A3$783,100
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Millas, Drewc20197224281.0381 / 31 y/$782,700 (26)$782,700A1A2A3$782,700
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Poulin, PJlhp201811336290.0552 / 31 y/$781,900 (26)$781,900$781,900
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Schultz, Paxtonrhp201914433280.0783 / 31 y/$781,600 (26)$781,600$781,600
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Granillo, Andrerhp202114421260.0762 / 31 y/$781,500 (26)$169,319$169,319
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Alvarez, Andrewlhp202112353270.0283 / 31 y (26)$127,100$127,100
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Cornelio, Rileyrhp20227201260.0003 / 31 y (26)$63,600$63,600
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Crews, Dylanrf202312241.0353 / 3Boras Corp.1 y (26)$380,900A1A2A3$380,900
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Fernández, Julianrhp2012DOM302.0421 / 31 y (26)$254,300A1A2A3FA$254,300
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Ford, Harryc2021112230.0283 / 31 y (26)$127,100$127,100
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Franklin, Christianlf20214123260.0003 / 31 y (26)$63,600$63,600
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Hassell III, Robertof202018240.0852 / 31 y (26)$127,100$127,100
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Mead, Curtis3b-1b2018AUS251.0940 / 31 y (26)$777,259A1A2A3$777,259
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Ortiz, Abimelec1b2021USA240.0003 / 31 y (26)$63,600$63,600
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Parker, Mitchelllhp-s20205153262.0003 / 3Paragon Sports1 y (26)$383,600A1A2A3FA$383,600
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Perales, Luisrhp2019DOM230.0001 / 31 y (26)$190,700$190,700
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Ribalta, Orlandorhp201912363281.0132 / 31 y (26)$351,067A1A2A3$351,067
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Rutledge, Jacksonrhp2019117271.0251 / 31 y (26)$190,700A1A2A3$190,700
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Eder, Jaketraded to LA Dodgers 4/1/26 $4,783$4,783
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Adams, Rileyoutrighted 1/27/26$500,000$500,000
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Ogasawara, Shinnosuke
outrighted 10/28/25$2,000,000$1,750,000
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Strasburg, Stephen7 y/$245M (20-26) retired 4/6/24$32,811,200$35,000,000
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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$93,812,375
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$93,929,604$9.383$7.375$9.375$9.375
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$120,417,571$26.417$26.917$27.417$27.917
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold
$244 / $264 / $284 / $304$244,000,000$247.000$250.000$253.000$256.000
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Amount under threshold
$123,582,429
$220.583$223.083$225.583$228.083
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2026)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Nationals CBT History
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The Nationals CBT payroll has not exceeded the threhold for MLB's competitive balance tax since 2018.
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2018: $2,386,097 tax on payroll of $204,953,656 with $197M threshold and 30 percent rate as a second-time payor.
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2017: $1,448,190 tax on payroll of $202,240,951 with $195M threshold and 20 percent rate as a first-time payor.
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Before 2017, the Nationals payroll had 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 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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