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ATHLETICS
Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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$78,345,348$47.179$42.179$23.429$29.429$111,773,920$71.107$63.857$42.024$42.524
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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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Severino, Luisrhp-s2011DOM318.1702 / 3Klutch Spts3 y/$67M (25-27)$20,000,000$25.000$22.000FA$22,333,333$22.333$22.333
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Springs, Jeffreylhp-s201530888326.0553 / 3Alliance Sports4 y/$31M (23-26)+27 cl opt$10,500,000$10.500$0.750$7,750,000$7.750opt
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Leclerc, Josérhp2001DOM318.0412 / 3Munger English1 y/$10M (25)$10,000,000FA$10,000,000
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Rooker, Brentdh-lf20171s35303.0591 / 3Bledsoe Agy5 y/$60M (25-29)+30 v opt$4,000,000$8.000$14.000$15.000$19.000$12,000,000$12.000$12.000$12.000$12.000
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Butler, Lawrencerf20186173241.0321 / 3CAA7 y/$65.5M (25-31)+32 cl opt$2,678,571$3.679$5.429$8.429$10.429$9,357,143$9.357$9.357$9.357$9.357
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Bleday, JJcf201914272.0552 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$770,000 (25)$680,242A1A2A3FA$680,242
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Langeliers, Sheac201919272.0513 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3FA$770,000
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Waldichuk, Kenlhp-s20195165272.0353 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3FA$770,000
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Bido, Osvaldorhp-s2017DOM291.0091 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$706,968A1A2A3$706,968
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Gelof, Zack2b2021260251.0803 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$673,683A1A2A3$673,683
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Medina, Luisrhp2015DOM261.1460 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000A1A2A3FA$765,000
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Schuemann, Max2b201820593281.0003 / 3Paragon Spts1 y/$765,000 (25)$742,266A1A2A3$742,266
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Soderstrom, Tylerc-1b2020126231.0532 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000A1A2A3$765,000
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Spence, Mitchrhp201910315271.0003 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$572,000A1A2A3$572,000
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Basso, Bradylhp201916494270.0302 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$705,282$705,282
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Estes, Joeyrhp-s201916487230.1542 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$291,475$291,475
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Ferguson, Tylerrhp20156168310.1112 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$448,790$448,790
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Harris, Brett3b20217218270.0522 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$301,734$301,734
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Harris, Hoganlhp2018385280.1701 / 3Meister Spts1 y/$760,000 (25)$623,204$623,204
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Muncy, Maxss2021125220.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$616,365$616,365
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Otañez, Michelrhp2016DOM270.0872 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$335,933$335,933
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Sterner, Justinrhp2020USA280.0072 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$674,503$674,503
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Wilson, Jacobss202316230.0733 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$760,000$760,000
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Alvarado, Elvisrhp2015DOM260.0002 / 3$454,999$454,999
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Baez, Henryrhp2019DOM220.0003 / 3$19,667$19,667
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Barnett, Masonrhp2022387240.0003 / 3$138,925$138,925
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Bowden, Benlhp2016245301.0001 / 3$281,505$281,505
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Clarke, Denzelof20214127250.0003 / 3$546,097$546,097
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Cortes, Carlosof2018383280.0003 / 3$283,602$283,602
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Ginn, J.T.rhp2020252260.0413 / 3$705,282$705,282
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Hernaiz, Darellss20195138230.1502 / 3$335,933$335,933
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Hoglund, Gunnarrhp2021119250.0003 / 3$624,903$624,903
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Holman, Grantrhp20216188250.0443 / 3$308,574$308,574
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Kurtz, Nick1b202414220.0003 / 3$649,677$649,677
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Lopez, Jacoblhp201826766270.0211 / 3$595,845$595,845
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MacIver, Williec20189276280.0003 / 3$403,981$403,981
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Maldonado, Anthony
rhp201911321270.0512 / 3$148,732$148,732
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McGough, Scottrhp20115164351.1211 / 3Wasserman$79,484$79,484
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Morales, Luisrhp2023CUB220.0003 / 3$241,075$241,075
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Newcomb, Seanlhp-s2014115325.0410 / 3Klutch Spts1 y/$1M (25)$672,043A3FA$672,043
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Núñez, Eduarnielrhp2017DOM260.0003 / 3$90,600$90,600
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Perkins, Jackrhp20225154250.0003 / 3$404,516$404,516
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Shuster, Jaredlhp-s2020125271.0661 / 3$44,000$44,000
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Thomas, Colbyof2022395240.0003 / 3$327,369$327,369
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Wynns, Austinc201310309344.0870 / 3Ball Players Agency1 y/$1.1M (25)$668,280A3FA$668,280
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Urías, Luisreleased 8/28/25$1,100,000$1,100,000
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Urshela, Gioreleased 8/18/25$2,150,000$2,150,000
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Miller, Masontraded to San Diego 7/31/25$522,339$522,339
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Sears, JPtraded to San Diego 7/31/25$525,753$525,753
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Andujar, Migueltraded to Cincinnati 7/31/25$2,048,387$2,048,387
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Davidson, Loganclaimed by Houston 7/25/25 R63$257,419$257,419
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Pereda, Jhonnyclaimed by Minnesota 7/22/25$283,797$283,797
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McFarland, T.J.released 7/2/25$1,800,000$1,800,000
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Brown, Sethreleased 6/26/25$2,700,000$2,700,000
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Duran, Carlosoutrighted 6/11/25$25,581$25,581
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Avans, Drewclaimed by Milwaukee 6/8/25$53,118$53,118
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Alexander, CJclaimed by NY Yankees 6/8/25$89,666$89,666
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Cusick, Ryanclaimed by Detroit 5/30/25$21,333$21,333
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Krook, Mattclaimed by Cleveland 5/29/25$29,845$29,845
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Alexander, Jasonclaimed by Houston 5/18/25$136,048$136,048
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Murdock, Noahreturned to KC 5/13/25 $187,957$187,957
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Ruiz, Esteurytraded 4/2/25$8,000$8,000
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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
$17,500,000$18.000$18.500$19.000$19.500
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$74,723,571
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$78,345,348$47.179$42.179$23.429$29.429
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$111,773,920$71.107$63.857$42.024$42.524
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Compteitive 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
$129,226,080$172.893$183.143$186.143$211.476
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Athletics CBT History
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The Athletics 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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