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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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MARINERS$167,069,590$75.878$58.003$44.853$44.853$193,463,043$91.284$76.709$55.609$56.109
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Projected 2024 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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Castillo, Luisrhp-s2011DOM327.1012 / 3Republik Spts5 y/$108M (23-27)+28 v opt$24,150,000$24.150$24.150opt$21,600,000$21.600$21.600opt
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Rodríguez, Juliocf2017DOM243.0003 / 3Octagon (Ulises Cabrera)12 y/$209.3M (23-29)/30-34 p opt$20,185,714$20.186$20.186$20.186$20.186$17,441,667$17.442$17.442$17.442$17.442
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Suárez, Eugenio3b2008VEN3310.0611 / 3Octagon7 y/$66M (18-24)+25 opt$4,838,710FA$4,838,710
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Garver, Mitchc-dh20139260347.0452 / 3ISE2 yr/$24M (24-25)+26 m opt$12,500,000$1.000$12,000,000opt
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Arozarena, Randylf2016CUB304.1293 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$11.3M (25)$11,300,000A4FA$11,300,000
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Crawford, J.P.ss2013116306.1631 / 3Wasserman5 y/$51M (22-26)$11,000,000$12.000FAFA$10,200,000$10.200
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Gilbert, Loganrhp-s2018114283.1443 / 3Wasserman1 y/$7.625M (25)$7,625,000A3A4FA$7,625,000
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Polanco, Jorge3b2009DOM318.0240 / 3Octagon1 y/$7.75M (25)+26 m opt$7,000,000$0.750$7,750,000opt
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Kirby, Georgerhp-s2019120272.1513 / 3CAA1 y/$4.3M (25)$4,300,000A2A3A4FA$4,300,000
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Robles, Victorcf2013DOM286.0331 / 3Republik Spts2 y/$9.75M (25-26)+27 cl opt$4,125,000$5.125opt$4,875,000$4.875opt
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Muñoz, Andrésrhp2015MEX265.0803 / 3Suarez, Gomez & Assoc (Hector Gomez)4 y/$7.5M (22-25)+26-28 opts$2,687,500opt$1,875,000opt
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Raleigh, Calc2018390283.0853 / 3Excel6 y/$105M (25-30)+31 v opt$2,666,667$12.667$13.667$24.667$24.667$17,500,000$17.500$17.500$17.500$17.500
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Thornton, Trentrhp-s20155139314.1480 / 3Wasserman1 y/$2M (25)$2,000,000A4FA$2,000,000
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Saucedo, Taylerlhp201521632323.1121 / 31 y/$937,500 (25)$937,500A2A3FA$937,500
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Bazardo, Eduardrhp2014VEN291.1180 / 31 y/$892,700 (25)$892,700A1A2A3$892,700
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Speier, Gabelhp201319563303.0000 / 3Apex1 y/$845,000 (25)$845,000A2A3FA$845,000
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Miller, Brycerhp20214113261.1533 / 31 y/$800,000 (25)$800,000A1A2A3A4$800,000
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Raley, Lukerf20167221302.1060 / 31 y/$787,400 (25)$787,400A1A2A3FA$787,400
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Woo, Bryanrhp20216174251.1213 / 31 y/$783,300 (25)$783,300A1A2A3A4$783,300
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Brash, Mattrhp-s20194113272.1212 / 3Wasserman1 y/$777,600 (25)$777,600A1A2A3FA$777,600
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Santos, Gregoryrhp2015DOM252.0551 / 31 y/$771,100 (25)$417,591A1A2A3FA$417,591
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Mastrobuoni, Miles2b201614420291.0771 / 31 y/$768,00 (25)$611,548A1A2A3$611,548
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Hancock, Emersonrhp202016260.1162 / 31 y/$766,000 (25)$561,357$561,357
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Kowar, Jacksonrhp20181c33281.1631 / 4ISE1 y/$763,000 (25)$592,508A1A2A3A4$592,508
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Bliss, Ryanss2021242240.0612 / 31 y/$762,100 (25)$762,100$762,100
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Taylor, Troyrhp202212366230.0513 / 3Paragon Sports1 y/$761,700 (25)$267,919$267,919
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Vargas, Carlosrhp2016DOM260.1400 / 31 y/$761,200 (25)$761,200$761,200
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Canzone, Dominicof20198242271.0682 / 3$604,232A1A2A3$604,232
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Castaño, Blasrhp2018DOM250.0003 / 3$125,450$125,450
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Diaz, Jhonathanlhp2013VEN280.1191 / 3$210,903$210,903
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Evans, Loganrhp202312367240.0003 / 3$520,477$520,477
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Ferguson, Caleblhp2014381,149286.0932 / 3Excel1 y/$3M (25) $983,871FA$983,871
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Ford, Harryc2021112220.0003 / 3$114,409$114,409
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Gonzalez, Domingorhp2018DOM250.0003 / 3$15,667$15,667
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Jackson, Lukerhp20101s45338.0190 / 3Beverly Hills1 y/$1.5M (25) $179,785FA$179,785
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Legumina, Caseyrhp20198239280.1391 / 3$608,000$608,000
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Naylor, Josh1b2015112285.1273 / 3ISE1 y/$10.9M (25) $3,867,742FA$3,867,742
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Rivas, Leoss2014VEN270.0982 / 3$450,677$450,677
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Taylor, Samad2b201610302260.0711 / 3$123,900$123,900
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Thomas, Rhylanof202211329250.0003 / 3$125,191$125,191
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Williamson, Ben3b2023257240.0003 / 3$465,376$465,376
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Young, Coless2022121990.0003 / 3$494,409$494,409
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Muñoz, Andrésaward bonus: second in 2025 RelieverOY$100,000$100,000
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Polanco, Jorge2026 buyout, paid 11/4/25$750,000$750,000
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Garver, Mitch2026 buyout, paid 11/4/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Polanco, Jorgeperformance bonuses: PAs$3,000,000$3,000,000
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Castillo, Joséclaimed by Baltimore 9/15/25$54,839$54,839
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Jacques, Joeoutrighted 9/5/25$47,438$47,438
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Lao, Saurynclaimed by Washington 9/3/25$53,609$53,609
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Solano, Donovanreleased 9/1/25, less Texas portion$3,487,742$3,487,742
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Moore, Dylanreleased 8/25/25, less Seattle portion$3,781,666$3,081,666
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Burgos, Juantraded to Arizona 7/31/25$163,256$163,256
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Locklear, Tylertraded to Arizona 7/30/25$87,352$87,352
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Snider, Collinoutrighted 8/3/25 $540,269$540,269
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Garcia, Brandyntraded to Arizona 7/24/25$12,924$12,924
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Rodríguez, JulioAll Star award bonus$25,000$25,000
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Hurtubise, Jacoboutrighted 7/9/25$14,655$14,655
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Pop, Zachoutrighted 7/2/25$91,935$91,935
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Tellez, Rowdyreleased 6/26/25, less Texas portion$1,205,806$1,205,806
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Taveras, LeodyDFA 6/9/25 $3,728,495$3,728,495
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Lawrence, CaseyDFA 6/7/25 R31+$133,333$133,333
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Klein, Willtraded to LA Dodgers 6/2/25$46,718$46,718
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Hunt, Blakeoutrighted 6/2/25$37,969$37,969
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Hahn, Jesseoutrighted 5/26/25$48,387$48,387
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Shenton, Austinoutrighted 5/26/25$48,626$48,626
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Castillo, Luis F.traded to Baltimore 5/8/25$43,168$43,168
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Haniger, Mitchreleased 3/23/25$15,500,000$14,500,000
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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
$145,947,814
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$167,069,590$75.878$58.003$44.853$44.853
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$193,463,043$91.284$76.709$55.609$56.109
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Compteitive 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
$47,536,957$152.716$170.291$194.391$197.891
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Mariners CBT History
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The Mariners 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.