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COLORADO26-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2023$172,108,778 (16th)$194,418,951 (14th)$38,581,049
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ROCKIES2022$131,276,500 (15th)$168,393,167 ( 20th)$61,606,833
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2021$105,575,629 (18th)$117,210,393 ( 19th)$92,789,607Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOpts Left 1/23AgentLength / Total ValuePayroll - Salaries plus pro-rated signing bonusesCompetitive Balance Tax Payroll - Average Annual Value
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Bryant, Krisrf20131231.1787.1713 / 3Boras Corp.7 yr/$182M (22-28)$28,000,000$28.000$27.000$27.000$27.000$26,000,000$26.000$26.000$26.000$26.000
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Márquez, Germánrhp-s2011VEN28.1296.0272 / 3LA Spts Mgt (Daniel Szew)2 yr/$20M (24-25)$15,300,000$10.000$10.000FA$8,600,000$10.000$10.000
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Blackmon, Charliedh-of200827237.00010.1021 / 3ACES6 y/$108M (18-23) 1 y/$13 (24)$15,000,000$13.000$18,000,000$13.000
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Freeland, Kylelhp-s20141830.0485.1442 / 3MSM Spts5 yr/$64.5M (22-26)$10,500,000$15.000$16.000$16.000$12,900,000$12.900$12.900$12.900
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Bard, Danielrhp-c200612838.0066.1030 / 3ISE2 y/$19M (23-24)$9,500,000$9.500FA$9,500,000$9.500
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McMahon, Ryan2b201327628.1995.0062 / 3Wasserman6 yr/$70M (22-27)$9,000,000$12.000$12.000$16.000$11,666,667$11.667$11.667$11.667$11.667
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Flexen, Chrisrhp-s20121444029.0002.1070 / 3O'Connell Spts2 yr/$4.75M (21-22)+23 cl opt$8,000,000FA$8,000,000
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Senzatela, Antoniorhp-s2011VEN28.1615.1060 / 3Republik Spts5 yr/$50.5M (22-26)+27 cl opt$7,250,000$12.000$12.000$12.000opt$10,100,000$10.100$10.100$10.100opt
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Díaz, Eliasc2008VEN32.2266.0880 / 3MAS+3 yr/$14.5M (22-24)$5,500,000$6.000FA$4,833,333$4.833
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Suter, Brentlhp20123196533.3065.1612 / 3Diamond Spts1 yr/$3M (23)$3,000,000FA$3,000,000
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Rodgers, Brendanss20151326.3263.0753 / 3Excel1 yr/$2.7M (23)$2,700,000A2A3FA$2,700,000
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Gomber, Austinlhp2014413529.2203.1111 / 3Jet Spts1 yr/$1.65M (23)$1,650,000A2A3FA$1,650,000
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Castro, Harold3b2011VEN29.2133.1412 / 31 yr/$1.3M (23)$1,300,000A3A4FA$1,300,000
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Kinley, Tylerrhp20131647232.1514.0142 / 3Paragon3 yr/$6.25M (23-25)+26 cl opt$1,200,000$1.300$3.000$0.750$2,083,333$2.083$2.083opt
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Blach, Tylhp-s2012517831.2543.0070 / 3Sports Pro1 yr/$1.1M (23)$1,100,000A2A3FA$1,100,000
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Abad, Fernandolhp2002DOM37.1976.1690 / 3MAS+1 yr (23)FA
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Anderson, Chaserhp-s2009927635.2137.1611 / 3Hub Spts1 yr (23)FA
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Wynns, Austinc20131030933.2042.0900 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3FA
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Gilbreath, Lucaslhp2017720627.1181.1471 / 31 yr/$725,000 (23)A1A2A3A4
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Rolison, Ryanlhp201812225.3551.0002 / 31 yr/$725,000 (23)A1A2A3
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Bird, Jakerhp2018515627.2090.1173 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Bouchard, Sean1b2017926627.0460.0682 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Feltner, Ryanrhp-s2018412626.3020.1432 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Lawrence, Justinrhp20151234728.2180.1670 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Montero, Elehuris3b2014DOM24.3180.0971 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Seabold, Connorrhp201738327.1580.0581 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Serven, Brianc2016514028.0570.1423 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Tovar, Ezequielss2017VEN21.3340.0143 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Trejo, Alanss20171647627.0320.1191 / 31 yr/$722,000 (23)
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Bernabel, Warmingss2018DOM23.0250.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Carasiti, Mattrhp2012619831.3430.0872 / 31 yr (23)
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Carreras, Julio3b-ss2018DOM23.1700.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Davis, Noahrhp20181131926.0700.0202 / 31 yr (23)
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Doyle, Brentonof2019412925.0480.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Doyle, Tommyrhp201727027.0610.0142 / 31 yr (23)
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Goodman, Hunter1b2021410923.2670.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Hollowell, Gavinrhp2019618925.2390.0183 / 31 yr (23)
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Jones, Nolan3b201625525.0550.0451 / 31 yr (23)
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Justice, Evanlhp2021514024.3600.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Kauffmann, Karlrhp201927725.3200.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Koch, Mattrhp2012310732.2411.0290 / 31 yr (23)
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Lambert, Peterrhp201524426.0742.1662 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3FA
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Mears, Nickrhp2018USA26.2671.0791 / 31 yr (23)A1A2A3
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Pint, Rileyrhp20161425.2370.0003 / 3Arland Spts1 yr (23)
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Toglia, Michael1b201912324.3190.0373 / 31 yr (23)
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Vodnik, Victorrhp20181441223.2660.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Profar, Juricksonreleased 8/27/23$7,710,778$7,710,778
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Hand, Bradpaid before 8/1/23 trade$1,680,108$1,680,108
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Grichuk, Randalpaid before 7/30/23 trade$6,172,043$6,172,043
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Grichuk, Randalpaid as part of 7/30/23 trade$2,000,000$2,000,000
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Cron, C.J.paid before 7/30/23 trade$4,959,677$4,959,677
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Flexen, Chrispaid by Seattle($4,129,033)($4,129,033)
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Flexen, Chrispaid by NY Mets($3,623,225)($3,623,225)
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Johnson, Piercepaid by Colorado before 7/24 trade$3,145,161$3,145,161
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Lamet, Dinelsonreleased 6/22/23$5,000,000$5,000,000
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Blach, Tyoutrighted 5/2/23$1,100,000$1,100,000
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Ureña, Joséreleased 4/27/23$3,000,000$0.500$3,500,000
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Grichuk, Randalcash from Toronto in 3/22 trade($4,333,333)($4,333,333)
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Arenado, Nolanpaid by Colorado in 2/21 trade$16,000,000$5.000$5.000$5.000$16,000,000$5.000$5.000$5.000
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Pre-arbitration, Injured List
11 + 7$13,050,000$13,050,000
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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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40-man players in 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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26-man Opening Day Payroll
$172,108,778
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$171,068,951$112.300$85.000$76.750$27.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$194,418,951$126.000$99.167$87.584$60.084
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold$233,000,000$237.000$241.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$38,581,049$111.000$141.833$156.416$183.916
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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 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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