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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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WHITE SOX$75,584,625$20.600$15.100$0.000$0.000$87,484,625$34.667$35.167$20.667$21.167
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Projected 2025 CB tax:$0
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOpts left 1/25AgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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Benintendi, Andrewlf201517308.0623 / 3Excel5 y/$75M (23-27)$17,100,000$17.100$15.100$15,000,000$15.000$15.000
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Robert Jr., Luiscf2017CUB275.0003 / 3Boras Corp.6 y/$50M (20-25)+26-27 opts$15,000,000$2.000$8,333,333opt
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Vaughn, Andrew1b201913274.0003 / 3CAA1 y/$5.85M (25)$5,850,000A3FA$5,850,000
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Pérez, Martínlhp-s2007VEN3412.0381 / 3Octagon1 y/$5M (25)+26 m opt$3,500,000$1.500$5,000,000
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Rojas, Josh2b201726781304.1263 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$3.5M (25)$3,500,000A4FA$3,500,000
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Tauchman, Mikecf201310289344.1430 / 3Meister Spts1 y/$1.95M (25)$1,950,000A4FA$1,950,000
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Taylor, Michael A.cf20096172348.1290 / 3ALIGND1 y/$1.95M (25)$1,950,000FA$1,950,000
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Slater, Austinof20148238326.1471 / 3Ballengee1 y/$1.75M (25)$1,750,000FA$1,750,000
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Wilson, Bryserhp-s20164109274.0360 / 3Pro Edge Spts1 y/$1.05M (25)$1,050,000A3FA$1,050,000
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Thaiss, Mattc2016116303.0380 / 3Pro Agents Inc.1 y/$1M (25)$1,000,000A2A3FA$1,000,000
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Wilson, Stevenrhp20188231303.0003 / 31 y/$950,000 (25)$950,000A2A3FA$950,000
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Gilbert, Tylerlhp20156174301.0601 / 3All Bases Covered1 y/$900,000 (25)$900,000A1A2A3$900,000
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Maton, Nick3b20177203282.0170 / 31 y/$900,000 (25)$900,000A1A2A3A4$900,000
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Murfee, Pennrhp201833988312.1693 / 3Ballengee1 y/$780,000 (25)$780,000A2A3A4$780,000
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Lee, Koreyc2019132261.0711 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$771,000 (25)$771,000A1A2A3$771,000
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Vargas, Miguel3b2017CUB251.1010 / 3VC Spts1 y/$770,400 (25)$770,400A1A2A3$770,400
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Sosa, Lenyn2b-ss2016VEN251.0440 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3$770,000
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Cannon, Jonathanrhp-s20223101240.1272 / 31 y/$769,100 (25)$769,100$769,100
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Scholtens, Jesserhp20169264311.1252 / 31 y/$768,600 (25)$768,600A1A2A3A4$768,600
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Booser, Camlhp2013USA330.1502 / 31 y/$768,200 (25)$768,200$768,200
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Leasure, Jordanrhp202114432260.1622 / 31 y/$765,800 (25)$765,800$765,800
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Martin, Davisrhp-s201814408280.1170 / 3Frontline1 y/$765,450 (25)$765,450$765,450
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Thorpe, Drewrhp2022261240.1113 / 31 y/$764,750 (25)$764,750$764,750
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Ellard, Fraserlhp20218245270.0623 / 31 y/$763,375 (25)$763,375$763,375
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Baldwin, Brooks2b-3b202212371240.0733 / 3Vanguard Spts1 y/$762,625 (25)$762,625$762,625
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Berroa, Prelanderrhp2016DOM250.0451 / 31 y/$762,625 (25)$762,625$762,625
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Ramos, Bryan3b2018CUB230.0531 / 31 y/$762,625 (25)$762,625$762,625
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Amaya, Jacob2b-ss201711340260.0540 / 31 y/$762,125 (25)$762,125$762,125
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Bush, Kylhp2021245250.0382 / 31 y/$760,800 (25)$760,800$760,800
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Eisert, Brandonlhp201918537270.0342 / 31 y/$760,800 (25)$760,800$760,800
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Burke, Seanrhp-s2021394250.0203 / 31 y/$760,350 (25)$760,350$760,350
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Smith, Shanerhp2021USA250.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$760,000$760,000
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Vasil, Mikerhp20218232250.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$760,000$760,000
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Dalbec, Bobby3b20164118302.1690 / 3CAAA1A2A3FA
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Gonzalez, Wikelman
rhp2018VEN230.0002 / 3
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Iriarte, Jairorhp2018VEN230.0292 / 3
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Jones, Gregss-of2019122270.0301 / 3
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Meidroth, Chasess20224129230.0003 / 3
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Montgomery, Colson
3b2021122230.0003 / 3
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Nastrini, Nickrhp20214131250.0582 / 3
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Palacios, Joshcf20164132291.1110 / 3BallengeeA1A2A3
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Quero, Edgarc2021CUB220.0000 / 3
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Shuster, Jaredlhp-s2020125271.0661 / 3A1A2A3
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Varland, Gusrhp201814413280.1692 / 3Apex Baseball
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White, Owenrhp2018255250.0421 / 3
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Clevinger, Mikeoutrighted 4/18/25$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Robinson, Chuckiefrom LA Angels, 12/18/24 trade($50,000)($50,000)
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Thaiss, Mattto Chicago Cubs, 12/17/24 trade$50,000$50,000
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Injured list replacements
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40-man players in minors
14$2,604,000$2,604,000
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Pre-arbitration bonus pool
$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.67
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Estimated Player Benefits
$17,500,000$18.000$18.500$19.000$19.500
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll$74,108,625
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$75,584,625$20.600$15.100$0.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$87,484,625$34.667$35.167$20.667$21.167
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold$241 / $261 / $281 / $301$241,000,000$244.000$247.000$250.000$254.000
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Amount under threshold$153,515,375$209.333$211.833$214.833$232.833
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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White Sox CBT History
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The White Sox 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 in majors are estimated at an average of $772,000, $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 $186,000, 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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