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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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MARLINS$67,710,970$32.800$10.000$10.000$0.000$84,853,578$33.867$23.167$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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Alcantara, Sandyrhp-s2013DOM296.1002 / 3CAA5 y/$56M (22-26)+27 cl opt$17,300,000$17.300opt$11,200,000$11.200opt
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Cabrera, Edwardrhp-s2015DOM272.1470 / 3CAA1 y/$1.95M (25)$1,950,000A2A3A4FA$1,950,000
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Garrett, Braxtonlhp201617272.1681 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$1.53M (25)$1,530,000A2A3A4FA$1,530,000
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Bender, Anthonyrhp201620613303.1533 / 31 y/$1.42M (25)$1,420,000A3A4FA$1,420,000
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Tinoco, Jesusrhp2011VEN301.1120 / 3Klutch Spts1 y/$831,000 (25)$831,000A1A2A3$831,000
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Gillispie, Connorrhp20199258270.0072 / 31 y/$820,000 (25)$293,548$293,548
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Nardi, Andrewlhp201916471262.0533 / 3Bledsoe Agy1 y/$783,000 (25)$783,000A1A2A3FA$783,000
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Weathers, Ryanlhp-s201817252.0661 / 31 y/$779,100 (25)$779,100A1A2A3FA$779,100
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Lopez, Otto2b2016DOM261.1051 / 4BSE Agency1 y/$778,500 (25)$778,500A1A2A3$778,500
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Henriquez, Ronnyrhp2017DOM250.1150 / 3Klutch Spts1 y/$778,000 (25)$778,000$778,000
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Faucher, Calvinrhp201710286291.1541 / 3ACES1 y$775,500 (25)$775,500A1A2A3A4$775,500
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Edwards, Xavier2b20181s38251.0341 / 31 y/$772,000 (25)$772,000A1A2A3$772,000
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Soriano, Georgerhp2015DOM261.0191 / 31 y/$770,000 (25)$424,624A1A2A3$424,624
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Wagaman, Ericinf201713392270.0203 / 3Paragon Spts1 y/$770,000 (25)$770,000$770,000
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Pérez, Euryrhp2019DOM221.1132 / 31 y/$769,500 (25)$769,500A1A2A3$769,500
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Myers, Daneof20176185291.0371 / 31 y/$769,000 (25)$769,000A1A2A3$769,000
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Stowers, Kyledh-of20192s71271.0121 / 3Spts Mgt Ptrs1 y/$768,200 (25)$768,200A1A2A3$768,200
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Meyer, Maxrhp-s202013261.1662 / 3Excel1 y$768,000 (25)$768,000A1A2A3A4$768,000
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Bellozo, Valenterhp2017MEX250.0662 / 3Godoy Spts1 y/$765,000 (25)$661,597$661,597
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Norby, Connor2b2021241250.0572 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000$765,000
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Phillips, Tylerrhp201516468270.0480 / 31 y/$764,000 (25)$764,000$764,000
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Bachar, Lakerhp20165144300.0242 / 31 y/$762,500 (25)$704,133$704,133
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Conine, Griffinof2018252270.0353 / 31 y/$762,500 (25)$738,467$738,467
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Pauley, Graham3b202213390240.0362 / 3Ballengee1 y/$761,500 (25)$603,814$603,814
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Sanoja, Javierss-cf2019VEN220.0233 / 31 y/$761,500 (25)$761,500$761,500
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Hicks, Liamc20219254260.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$760,000$760,000
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Acosta, Maxss2019VEN220.0003 / 3$147,795$147,795
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De Los Santos, Deyvison
3b2019DOM220.0003 / 3$62,000$62,000
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Fulton, Daxlhp2020240230.0003 / 3$62,000$62,000
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Gibson, Cadelhp202210292270.0003 / 3$424,058$424,058
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Gusto, Ryanrhp201911346270.0013 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$172,677$172,677
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Hernandez, Heriberto
lf-rf2017DOM250.0003 / 3$498,495$498,495
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Johnston, Troyof-1b201917501280.0003 / 3$253,333$253,333
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Junk, Jansonrhp201722662290.0890 / 3$529,892$529,892
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Marsee, Jakobof20226180240.0003 / 3$241,075$241,075
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Mazur, Adamrhp2022253240.0342 / 3$213,167$213,167
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Mesa, Victor Jr.of2018CUB230.0002 / 3$195,718$195,718
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Navarreto, Brianc20136170300.0003 / 3$114,409$114,409
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Petersen, Michaelrhp201517511310.0532 / 3$146,556$146,556
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Ramirez, Agustinc2018DOM230.0002 / 3$674,503$674,503
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Roa, Christianrhp2020248260.0422 / 3$29,108$29,108
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Serna, Jaredss2019MEX250.0003 / 3$62,000$62,000
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Simpson, Joshlhp201932951271.0081 / 3$392,459A1A2A3$392,459
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Tarnok, Freddyrhp2017380261.0681 / 3Excel$164,398A1A2A3$164,398
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Wiemer, Joeyof20204121261.0462 / 3$183,290$183,290
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Winkler, Jackss202110308260.0003 / 3$252,798$252,798
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Zuber, Tylerrhp20176180302.1041 / 3Full Circle Spts$253,871A1A2A3FA$253,871
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Quantrill, Calperformance bonus: GS$392,308$392,308
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Hill, Derekclaimed by Chicago-AL 9/24/25$813,129$813,129
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Martinez, Sethoutrighted 9/13/25$88,065$88,065
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Cronin, Declanreleased 9/6/25$367,435$367,435
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Arias, Luarbertoutrighted 9/7/25$145,117$145,117
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Quantrill, Calclaimed by Atlanta 8/21/25$2,766,129$2,766,129
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Veneziano, Anthonyclaimed by St. Louis 8/4/25$283,093$283,093
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Sánchez, Jesústraded to Houston 7/31/25$3,072,581$3,072,581
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Fortes, Nicktraded to Tampa Bay 7/29/25$1,250,000$1,250,000
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Brantly, Roboutrighted 7/16/25$396,344$396,344
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Nastrini, Nickclaimed by LA Dodgers 7/11/25$7,327$7,327
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Piña, Robinsontraded to Toronto 6/25/25$28,602$28,602
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Gillispie, Connorclaimed by Minnesota 6/23/25$198,710$198,710
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Mervis, Mattoutrighted 6/2/24$274,844$274,844
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Simon, Ronnyclaimed by Pittsburgh 6/2/25$175,699$175,699
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Bride, Jonahtraded to Minnesota 4/16/25$83,011$83,011
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de Geus, Brettclaimed by Philadelphia 4/1/25 $5,000A1A2A3FA$5,000
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García, Avisaílreleased 6/9/24$12,000,000$5.000$13,250,000
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Go, Woo Sukoutrighted 6/4/24$2,250,000$0.500$2,075,941opt
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Stanton, Giancarloto NY Yankees, 12/9/17 trade$10.000$10.000$10.000$3,000,000$3.000$3.000
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Pre-arbitration bonus pool
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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$67,243,725
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$67,710,970$32.800$10.000$10.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$84,853,578$33.867$23.167$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$156,146,422$210.133$223.833$226.833$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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Marlins CBT History
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The Marlins 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.