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Projected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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ROYALS$124,892,643$74.681$31.111$20.111$31.111$165,600,724$109.990$60.920$46.420$46.920
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Projected 2024 CB tax:$0
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOptsAgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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Perez, Salvadorc2006-VEN3412.0503 / 3BHSC4 yr/$82M (22-25)+26 opt$20,000,000$20.000$2.000$20,500,000$20.500opt
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Wacha, Michaelrhp-s20121193310.0622 / 3CAA2 yr/$32M (24-25)$16,000,000$16.000$16,000,000$16.000
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Lugo, Sethrhp-s2011341,032347.0822 / 3Ballengee3 yr/$45M (24-26)$15,000,000$15.000$15.000$15,000,000$15.000$15.000
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Renfroe, Hunterrf2013113326.1651 / 3McKinnis Spts2 yr/$13M (24-25)$5,500,000$7.570$6,500,000$6.570
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Smith, Willlhp-c200872293410.1551 / 3CAA1 yr/$5M (24)$5,000,000FA$5,000,000
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Singer, Bradyrhp-s2018118273.1562 / 3Excel1 yr/$4.85M (24)$4,850,000A3A4FA$4,850,000
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Lorenzen, Michaelrhp-s20131s38328.1593 / 3CAA1 yr/$4.5M (24)$1,524,194FA$1,524,194
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Stratton, Chrisrhp2012120336.1000 / 3McKinnis Spts2 yr/$8M (24-25)$3,500,000$4.500$4,000,000$4.000
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Witt Jr., Bobbyss201912242.0003 / 3Octagon11 yr/$288.7M (24-34)+opt$3,111,111$8.111$14.111$20.111$31.111$26,252,525$26.253$26.253$26.253$26.253
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Bubic, Krislhp-s20181s40263.1351 / 3Apex1 yr/$2.35M (24)$2,350,000A3A4FA$2,350,000
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Harvey, Hunterrhp2013122294.0471 / 31 yr/$2.35M (24)$985,484A3FA$985,484
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Frazier, Adam2b-of20136179327.0752 / 3Bo McKinnis1 yr/$4.5M (24)+25 m opt$2,000,000$2.500$2,000,000$2.500
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Pham, Tommyof201616496368.1070 / 3Vayner Spts1 yr/$3M (24)$467,742FA$467,742
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Hampson, Garrett2b-of2016381295.0100 / 31 yr/$2M (24)$2,000,000FA$2,000,000
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Wright, Kylerhp-s201715283.0621 / 31 yr/$1.8M (24)$1,800,000A2A3FA$1,800,000
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DeJong, Paulss20154131306.0573 / 3CL Rocks1 yr/$1.75M (24)$583,333FA$583,333
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Grossman, Robbielf20086174349.0600 / 3Lagardere Spts1 yr/$1.5M (24)$233,871FA$233,871
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Schreiber, Johnrhp201615445303.0272 / 31 yr/$1.175M (24)$1,175,000A2A3FA$1,175,000
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Taylor, Joshlhp2014USA314.1181 / 31 yr/$1.1M (24)$1,100,000A4FA$1,100,000
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Hernández, Carlosrhp2016VEN272.1451 / 31 yr/$1,012,500 (24)$1,012,500A2A3A4FA$1,012,500
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Isbel, Kylecf2018394272.0432 / 3Paragon Spts1 yr/$758,250 (24)$758,250A1A2A3FA$758,250
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Massey, Michael2b20194109261.0683 / 3Octagon1 yr/$757,000 (24)$757,000A1A2A3$757,000
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Melendez, MJrf-lf2017252251.1532 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$754,750 (24)$754,750A1A2A3A4$754,750
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Ragans, Colelhp-s2016130261.0292 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$753,750 (24)$753,750A1A2A3$753,750
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Pasquantino, Vinnie
1b201911319261.1013 / 3Bledsoe Agcy1 yr/$752,750 (24)$752,750A1A2A3$752,750
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Garcia, Maikel3b2016VEN240.1681 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr/$751,250 (24)$751,250$751,250
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Erceg, Lucasrhp2016246290.1363 / 31 yr/$750,000 (24)$250,000$250,000
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Zerpa, Angellhp2016VEN241.0792 / 31 yr/$748,250 (24)$684,135A1A2A3$684,135
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Velázquez, Nelsonof20175165251.0131 / 31 yr/$747,000 (24)$416,961A1A2A3$416,961
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McArthur, Jamesrhp201812347270.1501 / 31 yr/$745,750 (24)$745,750$745,750
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Marsh, Alecrhp20192s70260.0942 / 31 yr/$744,750 (24)$640,725$640,725
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Fermin, Freddyc2015VEN290.1652 / 31 yr/$744,500 (24)$744,500$744,500
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Blanco, Daironlf-cf2017CUB310.1323 / 31 yr/$743,750 (24)$743,750$743,750
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Loftin, Nick2b20201s32250.0313 / 31 yr/$741,900 (24)$414,548$414,548
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Bowlan, Jonathanrhp2018258270.0131 / 31 yr (24)$127,260$127,260
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Cruz, Stevenrhp2017DOM250.0343 / 31 yr (24)$180,542$180,542
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Gentry, Tylerrf2020376250.0003 / 31 yr (24)$85,880$85,880
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Gurriel, Yuli1b2016CUB407.0433 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr (24)$233,871$233,871
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Klein, Willrhp20205135240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$341,681$341,681
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Long, Samlhp201618540281.1600 / 31 yr (24)$529,140A1A2A3A4$529,140
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Lynch IV, Daniellhp-s20181c34272.0832 / 3Bledsoe Agcy1 yr (24)$293,766A1A2A3FA$293,766
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Pratto, Nick1b2017114251.0671 / 3Wasserman1 yr (24)$130,590A1A2A3$130,590
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Waters, Drewof2017241251.0452 / 3Vanguard Spt1 yr/$748,000 (24)$177,943A1A2A3$177,943
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Lugo, Sethbonus, second in 2024 CY vote$100,000$100,000
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Lugo, Sethbonus, 2024 Gold Glove$50,000$50,000
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Witt Jr., Bobbybonus, 2024 Gold Glove$50,000$50,000
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Frazier, Adambuyout for 2025, paid 10/31/24$2,500,000$2,500,000
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DeJong, Paulbonus, plate appearances (prorated)$13,875$13,875
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Grossman, Robbiebonus, plate appearances (prorated)$2,000$2,000
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Lorenzen, Michaelbonus, innings pitched (prorated)$46,675$46,675
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Pham, Tommybonus, plate appearances (prorated)$18,767$18,767
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Smith, Willbonus, games pitched$625,000$625,000
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Wacha, Michaelbonus, innings pitched$450,000$450,000
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Altavilla, Danoutrighted 9/7/24$425,806$425,806
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Alexander, CJreleased 9/3/24, less Oakland portion$53,813$53,813
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Veneziano, Anthonypaid before 9/3/24 claim by Miami$120,392$120,392
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Nola, Austinoutrighted 9/3/24$175,403$175,403
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Klein, Willpaid before 7/30/24 trade to Oakland$95,015$95,015
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McMillon, Johnpaid before 8/2/24 claim by Miami$82,345$82,345
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Pennington, Walterpaid before 7/29/24 trade to Texas$15,089$15,089
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Lyles, Jordanreleased 7/20/24$8,500,000$8,500,000
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Anderson, Nickreleased 7/18/24$1,575,000$1,575,000
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Selby, Colinfrom Baltimore, 7/11/24 trade($50,000)($50,000)
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Selby, Colinpaid before 7/11/24 trade to Baltimore$84,083$84,083
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Brentz, Jakeoutrighted 6/28/24$1,050,000$950,000
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Sauer, Mattreturned to NYA 5/26/24$234,731$234,731
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Duffey, Tyleroutrighted 5/29/24$204,301$204,301
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Anderson, Nickpaid to Atlanta, 11/17/23 trade$100,000$100,000
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Dozier, Hunterreleased 5/27/23$9,250,000$1.000$6,250,000
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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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Estimated Player Benefits
$17,000,000$17.500$18.000$18.500$19.000
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll$115,357,261$74.681$31.111$20.111$31.111
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$124,892,643$74.681$31.111$20.111$31.111
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$165,600,724$109.990$60.920$46.420$46.920
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold$237,000,000$241.000$244.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold$71,399,276$131.010$183.080$197.580$197.080
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Royals CBT History
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The Royals 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 are based on a schedule of 186 calendar days, pro-rated for days on Major League roster and days on optional assignment.
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Estimated salaries: 0.000 MLS: $740,000 / $60,300. 0.001+ MLS: $740,000 / $120,600. 1+ MLS: $750,000 / $180,900. 2+ MLS: $760,000 / $241,200. 3+ MLS: $800,000 - $2M
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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.