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TAMPA BAY
Projected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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RAYS$87,676,784$37.472$26.955$23.205$25.455$106,292,695$59.213$43.963$36.713$37.213
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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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Lowe, Brandon2b2015387295.0583 / 3Bledsoe Agy6 yr/$24M (19-24)+25-26 opts$8,750,000$1.000$4,000,000opt
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Díaz, Yandy1b2013CUB325.1221 / 3Octagon3 yr/$24M (23-25)$7,741,935$10.000opt$7,741,935$8.000opt
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Springs, Jeffreylhp-s201530888315.0553 / 3Alliance Spts4 yr/$31M (23-26)+27 cl opt$5,250,000$10.500$10.500$0.750$7,750,000$7.750$7.750opt
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Fairbanks, Peterhp-c20159258304.0572 / 3Republik3 yr/$12M (23-25)+26 cl opt$3,816,666$3.817$1.000$4,150,000$4.150opt
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McClanahan, Shanelhp-s2018131272.1582 / 3ISE2 yr/$7.2M (24-25)$3,600,000$3.600A3A4FA$3,600,000$3.600
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Poche, Colinlhp201614419304.1143 / 3SSG1 yr/$2.375M (24)$2,375,000A3FA$2,375,000
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Carlson, Dylancf20161s33253.1043 / 3ALIGND1 yr/$2.35M (24)$783,333A2A3FA$783,333
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Alexander, Tylerlhp-s2015265294.0582 / 31 yr/$1.95M (24)$1,950,000A3FA$1,950,000
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Rasmussen, Drewrhp-s20186185283.1113 / 31 yr/$1,862,500 (24)$1,862,500A2A3FA$1,862,500
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Littell, Zackrhp-s201311327284.0430 / 31 yr/$1.85M (24)$1,850,000A3FA$1,850,000
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Waguespack, Jacobrhp2015USA301.1052 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 yr/$1.2M (24)$468,817A1A2A3$468,817
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Morel, Christopher3b2015DOM241.1170 / 31 yr/$767,000 (24)$263,914A1A2A3$263,914
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Siri, Josecf2012DOM282.0150 / 31 yr/$757,800 (24)$757,800A1A2A3FA$757,800
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Walls, Taylorss2017379272.0922 / 31 yr/$757,300 (24)$757,300A1A2A3FA$757,300
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Lowe, Joshrf-3b2016113261.0931 / 31 yr/$755,700 (24)$755,700A1A2A3$755,700
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Rortvedt, Benc2016256262.0430 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$755,400 (24)$755,400A1A2A3FA$755,400
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Caballero, Jose2b-ss20177202270.1703 / 31 yr/$751,700 (24)$751,700$751,700
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Cleavinger, Garrettlhp20153102302.0600 / 31 yr/$746,900 (24)$746,900A1A2A3FA$746,900
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Palacios, Richieof-2b20183103270.1561 / 31 yr/$745,200 (24)$745,200$745,200
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Pinto, Renéc2013VEN270.1501 / 31 yr/$745,100 (24)$241,471$241,471
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Pepiot, Ryanrhp-s20193102261.0051 / 31 yr/$744,900 (24)$744,900A1A2A3$744,900
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Baz, Shanerhp-s2017112252.0143 / 31 yr/$743,600 (24)$627,454A1A2A3FA$627,454
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Bradley, Tajrhp20185150230.1142 / 31 yr/$743,300 (24)$743,300$743,300
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Aranda, Jonathan2b2015MEX260.1031 / 31 yr/$742,800 (24)$448,426$448,426
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DeLuca, Jonnylf201925761250.0852 / 31 yr/$742,400 (24)$742,400$742,400
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Mead, Curtis3b-1b2018AUS230.0402 / 31 yr/$742,300 (24)$331,176$331,176
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Shenton, Austin3b20195156260.0003 / 31 yr/$740,000 (24)$301,484$301,484
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Basabe, Osleivisss2017VEN230.0502 / 31 yr (24)$120,600$120,600
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Bigge, Hunterrhp201912372260.0003 / 31 yr (24)$170,575$170,575
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Caminero, Junior3b2019DOM200.0103 / 31 yr (24)$280,445$280,445
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Curet, Yonielrhp2019DOM210.0003 / 31 yr (24)$60,300$60,300
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Driscoll, Loganc2019cb-b73260.0003 / 31 yr (24)$115,376$115,376
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Kelly, Kevinrhp201919580261.0003 / 31 yr (24)$701,045A1A2A3$701,045
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Kuhnel, Joelrhp201611318291.0972 / 31 yr (24)$109,944A1A2A3$109,944
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Lopez, Jacoblhp201826766260.0112 / 31 yr (24)$153,901$153,901
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Lovelady, Richardlhp201610313282.0261 / 3ACES1 yr (24)$551,613A1A2A3$551,613
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Misner, Kameronof2019
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35260.0003 / 31 yr (24)$121,448$121,448
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Montgomery, Mason
lhp20216191240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$99,462$99,462
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Rodríguez, Manuelrhp2016MEX271.0311 / 31 yr (24)$508,285A1A2A3$508,285
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Sterner, Justinrhp2020USA270.0003 / 31 yr (24)$65,132$65,132
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Sulser, Colerhp201325741343.1573 / 31 yr (24)$217,204A3A4FA$217,204
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Uceta, Edwinrhp2016DOM251.0481 / 3Sterling Spts1 yr (24)$451,997$451,997
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Margot, Manuelto MIN via LAN, buyout for 2025 option$2,000,000$2,000,000
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Jackson, Alexoutrighted 9/7/24$508,065$508,065
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Ramírez, ErasmoDFA 8/31/24$220,430$220,430
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Brantly, RobDFA 8/24/24$30,108$30,108
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Carlson, Dylanfrom St. Louis, 7/30/24 trade($98,387)($98,387)
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Zuber, Tylerpaid before 7/30/24 trade to NY Mets$32,297$32,297
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Armstrong, Shawnpaid before 7/30/24 trade to St. Louis$1,366,667$1,366,667
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Rosario, Amedpaid before 7/29/24 trade to LA Dodgers$991,935$991,935
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Paredes, Isaacpaid before 7/28/24 trade to Chicago Cubs$2,230,108$2,230,108
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Adam, Jasonpaid before 7/28/24 trade to San Diego$1,770,968$1,770,968
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Eflin, Zachto Baltimore, 7/26/24 trade$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Eflin, Zachpaid before 7/26/24 trade to Baltimore$7,096,774$7,096,774
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Sulser, Coleto NY Mets, 7/26/24 trade$50,000$50,000
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Arozarena, Randypaid before 7/26/24 trade to Seattle$5,225,806$5,225,806
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Franco, Wanderss2017DOM23.0002.1043 / 3MVP Sports11 y/$182M (22-32)+33 cl opt$2,454,545$8.455$15.455$22.455$25.455$16,545,455$16.546$16.546$16.546$16.546
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Franco, Wanderforfeited on admin leave, restricted list($1,895,405)($1,895,405)
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Maton, Philpaid before 7/9/24 trade to NY Mets$3,461,022$3,461,022
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Civale, Aaronpaid before 7/3/24 trade to Milwaukee$2,555,376$2,555,376
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Devenski, Chrisreleased 6/30/24$1,000,000$0.100$1,100,000
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Ramírez, Haroldreleased 6/13/24, $3.8 - min from Wash.$3,601,075$3,601,075
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White, Colbypaid before 5/9/24 waiver claim$27,232$27,232
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Goodrum, Nikopaid before 5/9/24 waiver claim$158,065$158,065
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Glasnow, Tylerpaid to LA Dodgers 12/23 trade$2,000,000$2,000,000
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Glasnow, Tylertax credit for 2023 CBT salary($9,825,000)
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Margot, Manueltax credit for 2023 CBT salary($2,500,000)
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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
$98,873,112$37.472$26.955$23.205$25.455
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$87,676,784$37.472$26.955$23.205$25.455
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$106,292,695$59.213$43.963$36.713$37.213
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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
$130,707,305$181.787$200.037$207.287$206.787
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Rays CBT History
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The Rays 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.
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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.