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NEW YORK26-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax SpaceProjected tax
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2023$330,685,945 ( 1st) $366,187,491 ( 1st) ($133,187,491)$95,268,742
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METS2022$264,498,338 ( 2nd)$299,842,423 ( 1st)($69,842,423)
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2021$195,448,964 ( 3rd)$207,728,776 ( 5th)$2,271,224Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOpts Left 1/23AgentLength / Total ValuePayroll - Salaries plus pro-rated signing bonusesCompetitive Balance Tax Payroll - Average Annual Value
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7/1/231/1/232023202420252026202720232024202520262027
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Lindor, Franciscoss20111829.2297.1133 / 3SportsMeter10 yr/$341M (22-31)$32,477,277$32.477$32.477$32.477$32.477$33,800,000$33.800$33.800$33.800$33.800
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Marte, Starlingrf2007DOM34.2659.1622 / 3Rep 14 yr/$78M (22-25)$20,750,000$20.750$20.750FA$19,500,000$19.500$19.500
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Díaz, Edwinrhp-c201239829.1016.1213 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$102M (23-27)+28 cl opt$18,640,000$18.640$18.859$16.228$16.228$18,600,000$18.600$18.600$18.600$18.600
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Nimmo, Brandoncf201111330.0966.0421 / 3Boras Corp.8 yr/$162M (23-30)$18,500,000$20.500$20.500$20.500$20.500$20,250,000$20.250$20.250$20.250$20.250
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Senga, Kodairhp-s2023NPB30.1520.0003 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$75M (23-27)$15,000,000$15.000$15.000$15.000$15.000$15,000,000$15.000$15.000$15.000$15.000
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Alonso, Pete1b201626428.2064.0003 / 3Apex1 yr/$14.5M (23)$14,500,000A3FA$14,500,000
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Carrasco, Carlosrhp-s2003VEN36.10211.1470 / 3ACES4 yr/$47M (19-22)+23 cl opt$14,000,000FA$14,000,000
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Quintana, Josélhp-s2010COL34.15810.1332 / 3MDR Spts2 yr/$26M (23-24)$13,000,000$13.000$13,000,000$13.000
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Narváez, Omarc2008VEN31.1416.0893 / 3Steve Comte2 yr/$15M (23-24)$8,000,000$7.000FA$7,500,000$7.500
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Ottavino, Adamrhp200613037.22111.0871 / 3All Bases Cov2 yr/$14.5M (23-24)$6,647,002$6.075$6,525,000$6.525
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McNeil, Jeff2b20131235631.0844.0693 / 3Paragon Spts4 yr/$50M (23-26)+27 cl opt$6,250,000$10.250$15.750$15.750$2.000$12,500,000$12.500$12.500$12.500opt
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Raley, Brookslhp2009620035.0023.0450 / 3Vanguard2 yr/$10M (22-23)+24 cl opt$4,500,000$1.250A3FA$5,000,000opt
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Guillorme, Luisinf20131029628.2773.1671 / 3MVP Spts1 yr/$1.6M (23)$1,600,000A3A4FA$1,600,000
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Hernández, Elieserrhp2011VEN28.0594.0511 / 3Elite Spts Gp1 yr/$1.6M (23)$1,600,000A3FA$1,600,000
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Vogelbach, Danieldh-1b201126830.1964.1380 / 3ISE1 yr/$1M (22)+23 cl opt$1,500,000A3A4$1,500,000
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Locastro, Tim2b-of20131338530.3523.1220 / 3Warner Cos.1 yr/$1.4M (23)$1,400,000A2A3FA$1,400,000
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Smith, Drewrhp201539929.2804.0343 / 3SSG1 yr/$1.3M (23)$1,300,000A3FA$1,300,000
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Gott, Trevorrhp2013617830.3104.0570 / 3Sports One1 yr/$1.2M (23)$1,200,000FA$1,200,000
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Pérez, Michaelc2011515430.3283.0811 / 3MDR Spts1 yr (23)A2A3FA
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Coonrod, Samrhp2014514830.2823.0782 / 3Wasserman Media1 yr/$775,000 (23)$775,000A2A3FA$775,000
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Curtiss, Johnrhp2014617030.0873.0451 / 31 yr/$770,000 (22)+23 cl opt$775,000A2A3FA$775,000
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Peterson, Davidlhp-s201712027.3012.1252 / 31 yr/$750,000 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Bickford, Philrhp201511827.3561.1340 / 3GSE1 yr/$740,000 (23)A1A2A3
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Montes de Oca, Bryce
rhp2018926027.0690.0333 / 31 yr/$722,500 (23)
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Mauricio, Ronnyss2017DOM22.0880.0002 / 31 yr (23)
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Acuña, Luisangelss2018VEN21.1110.0003 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr (23)
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Álvarez, Franciscoc2018VEN21.2240.0063 / 31 yr (23)
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Araúz, Jonathanss2014PAN24.3322.0011 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3
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Battenfield, Peytonrhp2019928625.3250.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Baty, Brett3b201911223.2300.0503 / 31 yr (23)
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Brigham, Jeffrhp2014412931.1353.0102 / 31 yr/$760,000 (23)$760,000A2A3FA$760,000
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Butto, Josérhp2017VEN25.1040.0022 / 31 yr (23)
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Garrett, Reedrhp20141648630.1800.1062 / 31 yr (23)
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Hartwig, Grantrhp2021USA25.1950.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Kay, Anthonylhp201613128.1021.1011 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3
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Lucchesi, Joeylhp-s2016411430.0254.0673 / 3CAA1 yr/$1.15M (23)$1,150,000A3FA$1,150,000
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Megill, Tylorrhp2018823027.3391.1033 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3
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Mendick, Dannyss20152265229.2762.1682 / 3Icon1 yr/$1M (23)$1,000,000A2A3A4FA$1,000,000
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Nittoli, Vinnyrhp20142574132.2320.0412 / 3Gaeta Spts1 yr (23)
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Oretga, Rafaellf2008VEN32.0472.1450 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3FA
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Reid-Foley, Seanrhp201424927.3052.0930 / 3Jet Spts1 yr (23)A1A2A3FA
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Reyes, Denyirhp2014DOM26.2420.0071 / 31 yr (23)
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Stewart, DJof201512529.2132.0692 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr (23)A1A2A3FA
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Vientos, Mark3b201725923.2020.0262 / 31 yr (23)
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Walker, Joshlhp2017371,11728.2120.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Santana, Denniselected free agency 8/22$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Pham, Tommypaid before 8/1/23 trade$4,360,215$4,360,215
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Verlander, Justinpaid before 8/1/23 trade$29,121,864$29,121,864
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Verlander, Justinpaid by NY Mets in trade (est.)$10,000,000$25.000$10,000,000$25.000
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Canha, Markportion paid by NY Mets$11,260,000$13,010,000
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Scherzer, Maxpaid before 7/29 trade$28,422,939$28,422,939
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Scherzer, Maxpaid as part of 7/29/23 trade$4,677,419$30.833$4,677,419$30.833
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Robertson, Davidpaid before 7/27/23 trade$6,451,613$6,451,613
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Gott, Trevorportion paid by Seattle($619,355)($619,355)
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Flexen, Chrisreleased 7/6/23$3,870,967$3,870,967
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Flexen, Chrisportion paid by Colorado($247,742)($247,742)
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Escobar, Eduardoportion paid by NY Mets$9,112,904$0.500$9,612,904
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Hunter, Tommyreleased 6/13/23$1,750,000$1,750,000
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Nido, Tomásoutrighted 6/9/23$1,600,000$2.100$1,850,000$1.850
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Ruf, Darinreleased 4/2/23$3,000,000$0.250$3,250,000
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Diaz, Edwininsurance covers 2023 salary($18,640,000)
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McCann, Jamespaid in 12/22 trade$11,000,000$8.000$9,500,000$9.500
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Vogelbach, Danieltax credit for unpaid '23 buyout($200,000)
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Carrasco, Carlos1/2 tax credit for unpaid '23 buyout($1,500,000)
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Cano, Robinsonreleased 5/8/22$24,000,000$24,000,000
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Cano, Robinsonpaid by Seattle in 2018 trade($3,750,000)($3,750,000)
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Pre-arbitration, Injured List
4 + 7$7,975,000$7,975,000
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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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40-man players in minors
$2,250,000$2.250$2.250$2.250$2.250
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Estimated Player Benefits
$16,500,000$17.000$17.500$18.000$18.500
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26-man Opening Day Payroll$330,685,945
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$319,670,103$211.625$123.336$99.955$86.205
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$366,187,491$234.775$141.067$122.067$110.067
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold $233 / $253 / $273 / $293$233,000,000$237.000$241.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold($133,187,491)$2.225$99.933$121.933$133.933
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Projected Competitive Balance Tax (second-time payor in 2023)Rates 30% / 42% / 75% / 90%$95,268,742
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Mets CBT History
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2023: $100,781,932 tax on CBT payroll of $374,676,003 with $233M threshold and rates of 30, 32, 62.5 and 80 percent as a second-time payor.
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2022: $30,773,938 tax on CBT payroll of $299,842,423 with $230M threshold and rates of 20, 32, 62.5 and 80 percent as a first-time payor.
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From 2000-2021, the Mets payroll did not exceed the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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1999: The Mets payroll exceeded the $71,500,000 threshold and the club paid a competitive balance tax of $1,137,992.
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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 $16M 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.