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CHICAGO26-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2023$181,158,666 (13th)$207,458,667 (14th)$25,541,333
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WHITE SOX2022$193,370,219 ( 7th)$211,722,401 ( 7th)$18,277,599
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2021$128,716,666 ( 15th)$177,837,827 (10th)$32,162,173Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry / AgeMLSOpts Left 1/23*AgentLength / Total Value26-man roster - Salaries & pro-rated signing bonuses40-man roster - Competitive Balance Tax - AAV
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SignedRdPick7/1/231/1/232023202420252026202720232024202520262027
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Lynn, Lancerhp-s20081s3936.05011.1193 / 3Excel2 y/$38M (22-23)+24 opt$18,500,000$1.000$19,000,000opt
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Grandal, Yasmanic201011234.23510.1151 / 3Wasserman4 yr/$73M (20-23)$18,250,000FA$18,250,000
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Moncada, Yoán3b2015CUB28.0355.1062 / 3Movement Mgt5 yr/$70M (20-24)+25 cl opt$17,800,000$24.800$14,000,000$14.000opt
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Hendriks, Liamrhp-c2007AUS34.1418.1640 / 3ALIGND3 yr/$54M (21-23)+24 opt$14,333,333$15.000$18,000,000opt
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Anderson, Timss201311730.0086.1153 / 3Reynolds Sports6 yr/$25M (17-22)+23-24 opts$12,500,000$1.000$12,500,000opt
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Giolito, Lucasrhp-s201211628.3525.0801 / 3CAA1 yr/$10.4M (23)$10,400,000FA$10,400,000
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Jiménez, Eloydh-lf2013CUB26.2164.0002 / 3Rep 1
6 yr/$43M (19-24)+25-26 opts
$10,333,333$13.833$3.000$7,166,667$7.167opt
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Robert Jr., Luiscf2017CUB25.3323.0003 / 3Magnus Spts
6 yr/$50M (20-25)+26-27 opts
$9,500,000$12.500$15.000$2.000$8,333,333$8.333$8.333opt
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Kelly, Joerhp200939835.02210.0291 / 3ACES2 yr/$17M (22-23)+24 cl opt$9,000,000$8,500,000opt
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Benintendi, Andrewlf20151728.3606.0623 / 3Excel5 yr/$75M (23-27)$8,600,000$17.100$17.100$17.100$15.100$15,000,000$15.000$15.000$15.000$15.000
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Clevinger, Mikerhp-s2011413532.1926.0331 / 3ACES1 yr/$12M (23)+24 m opt$8,000,000$4.000$12,000,000opt
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Graveman, Kendallrhp2013823532.1927.0781 / 3Sports One3 yr/$24M (22-24)$8,000,000$8.000FA$8,000,000$8.000
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Cease, Dylanrhp-s2014616927.1853.0892 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$5.7M (23)$5,700,000A2A3FA$5,700,000
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Bummer, Aaronlhp20141955829.2834.1501 / 3O'Connell Spts5 yr/$16M (20-24)+25-26 opts$3,750,000$5.500$3,200,000$3.200$3.200opt
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López, Reynaldorhp2012DOM29.1785.0040 / 3CAA1 yr/$3.625M (23)$3,625,000FA$3,625,000
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Diekman, Jakelhp20073092337.16110.0501 / 3Beverly Hills2 yr/$8M (22-23)+24 cl opt$3,500,000$1.000$4,000,000opt
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Andrus, Elvis2b2005VEN34.30914.0003 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$3M (23)$3,000,000FA$3,000,000
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Kopech, Michaelrhp-s201413327.0623.0413 / 3CAA1 yr/$2.05M (23)$2,050,000A2A3FA$2,050,000
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Alberto, Hanser2b2009DOM30.2586.0850 / 3CAA1 yr/$1.3M (23)$1,300,000$1,300,000
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Ruiz, Josérhp2011VEN28.2533.0480 / 31 yr/$925,000 (23)$925,000A2A3FA$925,000
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Vaughn, Andrew1b20191325.0892.0003 / 31 yr/$760,000 (23)$760,000A1A2A3FA$760,000
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Lambert, Jimmyrhp2016514628.2251.1341 / 31 yr/$735,000 (23)$735,000A1A2A3A4$735,000
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Sheets, Gavin1b201724927.0691.0732 / 31 yr/$735,000 (23)$735,000A1A2A3$735,000
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Foster, Mattrhp20162059628.1552.0932 / 31 yr/$734,000 (23)$734,000A1A2A3FA$734,000
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Crochet, Garrettlhp202011124.0102.0283 / 31 yr/$733,000 (23)$733,000A1A2A3FA$733,000
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Zavala, Sebyc20151235229.3071.0450 / 31 yr/$732,000 (23)$732,000A1A2A3$732,000
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González, Romy2b20181852826.2980.0832 / 31 yr/$723,000 (23)$723,000$723,000
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Colás, Oscarrf2022CUB24.2870.0003 / 31 yr/$720,000 (23)$720,000$720,000
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Santos, Gregoryrhp2015DOM23.3070.0551 / 31 yr/$720,000 (23)$720,000$720,000
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Alexy, A.J.rhp20161134125.0710.0551 / 31 yr (23)
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Banks, Tannerlhp20141852831.2500.1372 / 31 yr (23)
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Burger, Jake3b201711127.0820.1271 / 31 yr (23)
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German, Franklinrhp2018412725.2820.0193 / 31 yr (23)
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Martin, Davisrhp20181440826.1780.0522 / 31 yr (23)
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Padilla, Nickrhp20151338826.1890.0283 / 31 yr (23)
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Pérez, Carlosc2014VEN26.2940.0192 / 31 yr (23)
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Ramos, Bryan3b2018CUB21.1110.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Rodriguez, Joséss2018DOM22.0490.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Sosa, Lenyn2b-ss2016VEN23.1570.0172 / 31 yr (23)
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Stiever, Jonathanrhp2018513826.0501.0282 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3
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García, LeuryReleased 3/30/23$5,500,000$5.500$5,500,000$5.500
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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-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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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$207,458,667$82.117$47.950$36.917$37.417
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CB Tax Threshold$233,000,000$237.000$241.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold$25,541,333$154.883$193.050$207.083$206.583
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll$181,158,666$109.233$35.100$19.100$15.100
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White Sox CBT History
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The White Sox payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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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.
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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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