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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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REDS$116,159,141$35.833$30.583$25.333$8.000$141,222,823$57.326$42.826$38.351$30.018
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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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Martinez, Nickrhp-s201118564346.0020 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$21.05M (25)$21,050,000FA$21,050,000
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Singer, Bradyrhp-s2018118284.1562 / 3Excel1 y/$8.75M (25)$8,750,000A4FA$8,750,000
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Pagán, Emiliorhp201310297347.0910 / 3Ballengee2 yr/$16M (24-25)$8,000,000FA$8,000,000
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Hayes, Ke'Bryan3b20151s32284.0753 / 3Ballengee8 yr/$70M (22-29)+30 cl opt$2,258,065$7.000$7.000$8.000$8.000$2,855,079$8.851$8.851$8.851$8.851
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Greene, Hunterrhp-s201712253.0003 / 3CAA6 yr/$53M (23-28)+29 cl opt$6,333,333$8.333$15.333$16.333opt$8,833,333$8.833$8.833$8.833opt
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Stephenson, Tylerc2015111284.0563 / 3ACES1 y/$4.925M (25)$4,925,000A3FA$4,925,000
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Hays, Austinlf2016391295.0571 / 3MAS+1 y/$5M (25)+26 m opt$4,000,000$1.000$5,000,000
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Trevino, Josec20146186315.0631 / 3Paragon Spts3 y/$14.925M (25-27)+28 cl opt$3,425,000$5.250$5.250$1.000$4,975,000$4.975$4.975opt
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Lux, Gavin2b2016120274.1143 / 3Wasserman1 y/$3.325M (25)$3,325,000A3FA$3,325,000
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Espinal, Santiago2b201610298304.1492 / 3Rimas Spts1 yr/$2.4M (25)$2,400,000A4FA$2,400,000
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Suter, Brentlhp201231965357.1612 / 3Diamond Spts1 yr/$2.5M (25)+26 cl opt$2,250,000$0.250$2,500,000
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Lodolo, Nicklhp-s201917273.0003 / 3Excel1 y/$1.975M (25)$1,975,000A2A3FA$1,975,000
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Barlow, Scottrhp20116194326.0262 / 3Warner Cos.1 yr/$2.5M (25)+26 cl opt$1,500,000$1.000$2,500,000
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Gibaut, Ianrhp201511328313.0770 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.3M (25)$1,300,000A2A3FA$1,300,000
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Moll, Samlhp2013377333.0751 / 31 y/$1,007,500 (25)$1,007,500A2A3FA$1,007,500
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Santillan, Tonyrhp2015249282.0990 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$1M (25)$1,000,000A1A2A3FA$1,000,000
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Ashcraft, Grahamrhp20196174272.1303 / 3Bledsoe Agency1 y/$780,000 (25)$780,000A1A2A3FA$780,000
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Friedl, TJlf2016USA292.1122 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$780,000 (25)$780,000A1A2A3FA$780,000
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Steer, Spencer3b2019390272.0353 / 3Ballengee1 y/$780,000 (25)$780,000A1A2A3FA$780,000
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Abbott, Andrewlhp2021253261.1193 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3$770,000
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De La Cruz, Ellyss-3b2018DOM231.1182 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3$770,000
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Encarnacion-Strand, Christian
1b-3b20214128251.0773 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$521,957A1A2A3$521,957
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McLain, Mattss2021117251.1403 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3A4$770,000
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Williamson, Brandon
lhp2019259271.1392 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000A1A2A3A4$770,000
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Spiers, Carsonrhp2020USA270.1572 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$738,571$738,571
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Aguiar, Julianrhp202112360240.0423 / 31 y/$761,500 (25)$761,500$761,500
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Dunn, Blakeof202115450260.0452 / 31 y/$761,500 (25)$267,874$267,874
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Lowder, Rhettrhp-s202317230.0313 / 31 y/$761,500 (25)$761,500$761,500
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Andujar, Miguellf2011DOM305.0530 / 3CAA1 y/$3M (25)$951,613FA$951,613
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Banfield, Willc2018269250.0003 / 3$81,363$81,363
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Benschoter, Samrhp2021USA270.0003 / 3$87,311$87,311
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Benson, Willcf2016114272.0422 / 3Wasserman$631,269A1A2A3FA$631,269
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Burns, Chaserhp-s202412220.0003 / 3Vayner Spts$396,344$396,344
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Callihan, Tyler2b2019385250.0003 / 3$116,005$116,005
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Hinds, Receof2019249240.0532 / 3$237,023$237,023
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Littell, Zackrhp-s201311327295.0430 / 3CAA1 y/$5.72M (25)$1,845,161FA$1,845,161
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Marte, Noelviss2018DOM230.1392 / 3$774,194A3A4FA$774,194
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Maxwell, Zachrhp20226183240.0003 / 3$155,269$155,269
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Mey, Luisrhp2018DOM240.0003 / 3$287,024$287,024
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Miley, Wadelhp-s20081s433813.0253 / 3O'Connell Spts$1,572,581$1,572,581
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Petty, Chaserhp2021126220.0003 / 3$149,130$149,130
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Phillips, Connorrhp20202s64240.0272 / 3Ballengee$309,010$309,010
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Richardson, Lyonrhp2018247250.0371 / 3$479,938$479,938
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Sanmartin, Reiverlhp2015COL291.1472 / 3$54,637A1A2A3A4$54,637
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Stewart, Sal3b20221s32210.0003 / 3$114,409$114,409
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Vilade, Ryanlf2017248260.0511 / 3Icon Spts$102,539$102,539
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Zulueta, Yosverrhp2019CUB270.0321 / 3$250,806$250,806
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Hayes, Ke'Bryanaward bonus - Gold Glove$25,000$25,000
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Hays, Austinperformance bonus: PAs$100,000$100,000
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Miley, Wadeperformance bonus: innings$180,000$180,000
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Suter, Brentperformance bonus$200,000$200,000
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La Sorsa, Joeoutrighted 9/5/25$84,124$84,124
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Joe, Connoroutrighted 8/31/25$505,376$505,376
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Fraley, Jakeclaimed by Atlanta 8/19/25$2,436,156$2,436,156
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Van Belle, Briantraded to Tampa Bay 7/30/25$31,308$31,308
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Rogers, Taylorto Pittsburgh, 7/30/25 trade$1,935,484$1,935,484
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Rogers, Taylortraded to Pittsburgh 7/30/25$8,129,032$8,129,032
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Candelario, Jeimerreleased 6/29/25$16,000,000$13.000$3.000$15,000,000$15.000opt
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Hampson, Garrettclaimed by St. Louis 6/24/25$134,839$134,839
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Hurtubise, Jacobclaimed by Seattle 6/17/25$126,610$126,610
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Wynns, Austintraded to Cincinnati 6/8/25$431,720$431,720
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Díaz, Alexistraded to LA Dodgers 5/29/25$1,306,452$1,306,452
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Wynne, Randyoutrighted 4/24/25$201,430$201,430
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Rogers, Taylorfrom Cincinnati, 1/29/25 trade($6,000,000)($6,000,000)
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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
$17,500,000$18.000$18.500$19.000$19.500
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$111,966,833
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$116,159,141$35.833$30.583$25.333$8.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$141,222,823
$57.326$42.826$38.351$30.018
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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
$99,777,177$186.674$204.174$207.174$223.982
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Reds CBT History
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The Reds 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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