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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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ROCKIES$129,691,696$66.714$35.214$38.214$14.214$149,215,506$82.738$55.238$55.738$30.238
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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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Bryant, Krisrf201312339.1713 / 3Boras Corp.7 y/$182M (22-28)$27,000,000$27.000$27.000$27.000$26,000,000$26.000$26.000$26.000
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Freeland, Kylelhp-s201418327.1442 / 3MSM Spts5 y/$64.5M (22-26)$16,000,000$16.000FA$12,900,000$12.900
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Senzatela, Antoniorhp-s2011VEN307.1060 / 3Republik Spts5 y/$50.5M (22-26)+27 cl opt$12,000,000$12.000opt$10,100,000$10.100opt
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Márquez, Germánrhp-s2011VEN308.0272 / 3LA Spts Mgt 2 y/$20M (24-25)$10,000,000FA$10,000,000
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Tovar, Ezequielss2017VEN232.0143 / 3Rimas Spts7 yr/$63.5M (24-30)+31 cl opt$4,214,286$5.214$8.214$11.214$14.214$9,071,429$9.071$9.071$9.071$9.071
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Estrada, Thairo2b2012VEN294.1530 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$4M (25)+26 m opt$3,250,000$0.750A4FA$4,000,000opt
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Farmer, Kyle2b20138244346.1291 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 yr/$3.25M (25)+26 m opt$2,500,000$0.750$3,250,000
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Feltner, Ryanrhp-s20184126282.1432 / 31 y/$2.275M (25)$2,275,000A2A3A4FA$2,275,000
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Arcia, Orlandoss2010VEN307.1140 / 3World Spts3 yr/$7.3M (23-25)+26 cl opt$2,000,000$2,433,333
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Moniak, Mickeyof201611273.0270 / 3Wasserman Media Group Lenny Strelitz1 y/$1.25M (25)$1,250,000A2A3FA$1,250,000
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Herget, Jimmyrhp20156175313.0690 / 3Paragon Spts1 y/$850,000 (25)$850,000A2A3FA$850,000
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Freeman, Tyler2b20172s71262.0461 / 3Paragon Spts1 y/$775,700 (25)$775,700A1A2A3FA$775,700
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Doyle, Brentoncf20194129271.1612 / 3Ballengee1 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000A1A2A3A4$765,000
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Goodman, Hunterc20214109251.0102 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000A1A2A3$765,000
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Toglia, Michael1b2019123261.0771 / 3Wasserman1 y/$765,000 (25)$547,097A1A2A3$547,097
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Vodnik, Victorrhp201814412251.0243 / 31 y/$765,000 (25)$765,000A1A2A3$765,000
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Beck, Jordanof20221s38240.1453 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$724,263$724,263
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Blalock, Bradleyrhp201932977240.0572 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$388,060$388,060
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Chivilli, Angelrhp2018DOM220.0822 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$588,816$588,816
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Criswell, Jeffrhp2020258260.0403 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$762,000$762,000
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Halvorsen, Sethrhp20237202250.0313 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$762,000$762,000
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Peralta, Luislhp2017DOM240.0383 / 31 y/$762,000 (25)$357,184$357,184
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Agnos, Zachrhp202210296240.0003 / 3Ballengee$602,387$602,387
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Amador, Adael2b-ss2019DOM220.0242 / 3$326,308$326,308
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Bernabel, Warmingss2018DOM250.0002 / 3$265,591$265,591
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Brown, McCaderhp2021379240.0003 / 3$147,097$147,097
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Contreras, Roansyrhp-s2016DOM252.0390 / 3Klutch Spts$109,032A1A2A3FA$109,032
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Crim, Blaine1b201919565280.0003 / 3$96,108$96,108
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Darnell, Duganrhp2021USA280.0003 / 3$241,075$241,075
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Dollander, Chaserhp-s202319230.0003 / 3$587,796$587,796
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Fernandez, Yanquiel
of2019CUB220.0002 / 3$431,690$431,690
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Fulford, Braxtonc20216170260.0003 / 3$433,380$433,380
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Gilbreath, Lucaslhp20177206293.1481 / 3Paragon Spts1 yr/$785,000 (25)$785,000A3A4FA$785,000
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Gordon, Tannerrhp-s20196187270.0472 / 3$494,410$494,410
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Hill, Jadenrhp2021244250.0253 / 3$364,045$364,045
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Karros, Kyle3b20235145230.0003 / 3$212,473$212,473
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Mejia, Juanrhp2017DOM240.0002 / 3ISE$616,365$616,365
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Molina, Anthonyrhp2018VEN231.0003 / 3$535,242$535,242
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Palmquist, Carsonlhp2022388240.0003 / 3$220,549$220,549
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Ritter, Ryanss20224116240.0003 / 3$469,892$469,892
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Rolison, Ryanlhp2018122272.0001 / 3$494,043A1A2A3FA$494,043
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Romo, Drewc20201s35230.0453 / 3$202,805$202,805
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Schunk, Aaron3b2019262270.0943 / 3$261,826$261,826
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Veen, Zacof202019230.0003 / 3$122,043$122,043
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Farmer, Kyle2026 buyout, paid 11/4/25$750,000$750,000
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Farmer, Kyleperformance bonus: PAs$125,000$125,000
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Márquez, Germánroster bonus: days on active roster $4,000,000$4,000,000
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Anderson, Nickelected free agency 8/29/25$187,634$187,634
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Gomber, Austinreleased 8/22/25$6,350,000$6,350,000
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Nola, AustinDFA 8/11/25$220,161$220,161
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Bird, Jaketraded to NY Yankees 7/31/25$525,753$525,753
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Kinley, Tylertraded to Atlanta 7/30/25$2,709,677$2,709,677
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McMahon, Ryantraded to NY Yankees 7/25/25$7,806,452$7,806,452
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Bouchard, Seanoutrighted 8/1/25$298,459$298,459
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Hilliard, Samoutrighted 7/4/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Hiura, Kestonoutrighted 6/18/25$91,935$91,935
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Stallings, Jacobreleased 6/6/25 (less Baltimore portion)$2,385,591$2,385,591
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Schunk, Aaronoutrighted 6/3/25$164,437$164,437
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Martini, Nickoutrighted 6/3/25$850,000$850,000
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Arcia, Orlandoportion paid by Atlanta($1,489,247)($1,922,580)
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Alexander, Scottreleased 5/27/25 less SF portion$1,942,796$1,942,796
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Trejo, Alanoutrighted 5/18/25$91,667$91,667
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Miller, Owenoutrighted 5/19/25$104,167$104,167
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Justice, Evanoutrighted 4/23/25$18,652$18,652
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Arenado, Nolanpaid by Colorado in 2/21 trade$5,000,000$5.000$5,000,000$5.000
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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
$123,266,986
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$129,691,696$66.714$35.214$38.214$14.214
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$149,215,506$82.738$55.238$55.738$30.238
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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
$91,784,494$161.262$191.762$194.762$223.762
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Rockies CBT History
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The Rockies 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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