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KANSAS CITY26-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2023$ 92,468,100 (24th)$112,234,767 (26th)$120,765,233
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ROYALS2022$ 94,832,900 (23rd)$114,811,567 ( 24th)$115,188,433
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2021$ 88,946,700 (22nd)$108,026,769 (22nd)$101,973,231Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry /AgeMLSOpts Left 1/23AgentLength / 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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Perez, Salvadorc2006-VEN33.05211.0503 / 3BHSC4 y/$82M (22-25)+26 opt$20,000,000$20.000$20.000$2.000$20,500,000$20.500$20.500opt
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Greinke, Zackrhp-s20021639.25318.0572 / 3Excel1 yr/$8.5M (23)$8,500,000FA$8,500,000
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Lyles, Jordanrhp-s20081s3832.25511.0020 / 3Ballengee2 yr/$17M (23-24)$8,500,000$8.500FA$8,500,000$8.500
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Dozier, Hunter3b20131831.3135.0601 / 3Warner Cos.4 yr/$25M (21-24)+25 cl opt$7,500,000$9.250$1.000$6,250,000$6.250opt
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Keller, Bradrhp-s2013824027.3395.0003 / 3Excel1 yr/$5.775M (23)$5,775,000FA$5,775,000
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Barlow, Scottrhp2011619430.1954.0302 / 3Warner Cos.1 yr/$5.3M (23)$5,300,000A3FA$5,300,000
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Chapman, Aroldislhp-c2010CUB35.12312.0092 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr/$3.75M (23)$3,750,000FA$3,750,000
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Lopez, Nicky2b2016516328.1103.1393 / 3Octagon1 yr/$3.7M (23)$3,700,000A3A4FA$3,700,000
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Yarbrough, Ryanlhp-s2014411131.1824.1171 / 3Excel1 yr/$3M (23)$3,000,000A4FA$3,000,000
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Singer, Bradyrhp-s201811826.3312.1562 / 3Excel1 yr/$2.95M (23)$2,950,000A2A3A4FA$2,950,000
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Garrett, Amirlhp20112268530.0595.0990 / 4Boras Corp.1 yr/$2.65M (23)$2,650,000FA$2,650,000
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Bubic, Krislhp-s20181s4025.3162.1351 / 3Apex1 yr/$2.2M (23)$2,200,000A2A3A4FA$2,200,000
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Reyes, Franmildh-rf2011DOM27.3594.1152 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$2M (23)$2,000,000A3FA$2,000,000
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Duffy, Mattss20121856832.1687.0593 / 3TWC Spts1 yr/$1.5M (23)$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Clarke, Taylorrhp201537630.0493.1201 / 3Ballengee1 yr/$1.15M (23)$1,150,000A2A3FA$1,150,000
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Bradley, Jackie Jr.cf20111s4033.0738.1501 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$900,000 (23)$900,000FA$900,000
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Brentz, Jakelhp20131132528.2902.0003 / 3Bledsoe Agy2 yr/$1.9M (23-24)$850,000$1.050A2A3FA$950,000$.950
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Witt Jr., Bobbyss20191222.0171.0003 / 3Octagon1 yr/$745,750 (23)$745,750A1A2A3$745,750
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Olivares, Edwardlf2014VEN27.1172.0551 / 3MAS+ Agy1 yr/$740,750 (23)$740,750A1A2A3FA$740,750
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Coleman, Dylanrhp2018411126.2881.0143 / 31 yr/$731,750 (23)$731,750A1A2A3$731,750
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Hernández, Carlosrhp2016VEN26.1121.1451 / 31 yr/$730,250 (23)$730,250A1A2A3A4$730,250
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Lynch, Daniellhp-s20181c3426.2261.0832 / 31 yr/$730,250 (23)$730,250A1A2A3$730,250
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Isbel, Kylecf201839426.1201.0422 / 31 yr/$727,500 (23)$727,500A1A2A3$727,500
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Melendez, MJrf-c201725224.2150.1532 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$726,500 (23)$726,500$726,500
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Cuas, Joserhp20151133129.0020.1233 / 31 yr/$726,000 (23)$726,000$726,000
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Pasquantino, Vinnie
1b20191131925.2640.1013 / 3Bledsoe Agy1 yr/$725,500 (23)$725,500$725,500
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Massey, Michael2b2019410925.1010.0683 / 31 yr/$722,850 (23)$722,850$722,850
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Waters, Drewof201724124.1830.0452 / 31 yr/$722,400 (23)$722,400$722,400
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Eaton, Nateof20182163226.1910.0583 / 31 yr/$722,200 (23)$722,200$722,200
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Zerpa, Angellhp2016VEN23.2780.0822 / 31 yr/$721,400 (23)$721,400$721,400
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Hernandez, Diegoof2017DOM22.2220.0003 / 31 yr/$720,000 (23)$720,000$720,000
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Bowlan, Jonathanrhp201825826.2120.0002 / 31 yr (23)
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Castillo, Maxrhp2015VEN24.0580.0562 / 31 yr (23)
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Fermin, Freddyc2015VEN28.0460.0043 / 31 yr (23)
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Garcia, Maikelss2016VEN23.1200.0152 / 3Magnus Spts1 yr (23)
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Heasley, Jonathanrhp-s20181339225.1550.1432 / 31 yr (23)
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Kowar, Jacksonrhp-s20181c3326.2700.0891 / 3ISE1 yr (23)
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Marsh, Alecrhp20192s7025.0480.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Pratto, Nick1b201711424.2690.0802 / 3Wasserman1 yr (23)
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Snider, Collinrhp20171236027.2640.1142 / 31 yr (23)
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Staumont, Joshrhp201526429.1923.0722 / 3Excel1 yr/$1.025M (23)$1,025,000A2A3FA$1,025,000
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Taylor, Joshlhp2014USA30.1213.1212 / 31 yr/$1.025M (23)$1,025,000A3A4FA$1,025,000
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Taylor, Samad2b20161030224.3550.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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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$112,234,767$57.117$41.917$21.917$22.417
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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$120,765,233$179.883$199.083$222.083$221.583
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll$92,468,100$38.800$21.000$2.000$0.000
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Royals CBT History
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The Royals 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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