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WASHINGTON30-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2020$ 69,199,277 (____)$196,014,221 (____)$11,985,779.
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NATIONALS2019$197,203,691 (19th)$206,075,844 ( 5th)($75,844)
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2018$180,849,056 ( 5th)$204,953,656 ( 2nd)($7,953,656)Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry /AgeMLSOpts Left 1/20AgentLength / Total Value30-man roster - Salaries & pro-rated signing bonuses40-man roster - Competitive Balance Tax - AAV
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SignedRdPick7/1/201/1/202020ADJUSTED202120222023202420202021202220232024
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Scherzer, Maxrhp-s200611135.34011.0792 / 3Boras Corp.7 yr/$210M (15-21)a$35,920,616$17,801,286$34.503FAa$28,689,376$28.689
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Strasburg, Stephenrhp-s20091131.3479.1182 / 3Boras Corp.7 yr/$245M (20-26)b$31,631,615$11,715,413$35.000$35.000$35.000$35.000b$31,631,615$35.000$35.000$35.000$35.000
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Corbin, Patricklhp-s200928030.3487.1052 / 3ISE6 yr/$140M (19-24)c$19,416,667$7,453,704$24.417$23.417$24.417$35.417c$23,333,333$23.333$23.333$23.333$23.333
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Eaton, Adamcf20101957130.2087.0303 / 3Diamond Spts5 yr/$23.5M (15-19)+20-21 opts$9,500,000$3,518,519$9,500,000
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Sanchez, Anibalrhp-s2001VEN36.12513.0830 / 3Mato Spts2 yr/$19M (19-20)+21 cl opt$9,000,000$3,333,333$2.000$9,500,000
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Harris, Willrhp2006925835.3086.1021 / 3Gavin Kahn3 yr/$24M (20-22)$8,000,000$2,962,963$8.000$8.000$8,000,000$8.000$8.000
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Turner, Treass201411327.0003.1352 / 3CAA Sports1 yr/$7.45M (20)$7,450,000$2,759,259A3A4FA$7,450,000
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Doolittle, Seanlhp-c20071s4133.2797.1221 / 3Jason Cook5 yr/$10.5M (14-18)+19-20 opts$6,500,000$2,407,407FA$6,500,000
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Suzuki, Kurtc200426736.27112.1133 / 3MVP Spts2 yr/$10M (19-20)$6,000,000$2,222,222FA$5,000,000
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Castro, Starlin2b2006DOM30.0999.1503 / 3Magnus Spts2 yr/$12M (20-21)$5,000,000$1,851,852$7.000$6,000,000$6.000
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Hudson, Danielrhp2008515033.1149.1062 / 3Jet Spts2 yr/$11M (20-21)$5,000,000$1,851,852$6.000FA$5,500,000$5.500
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Gomes, Yanc20091031032.3487.0832 / 3Jet Sports2 yr/$10M (20-21)$4,000,000$1,481,481$6.000FA$5,000,000$5.000
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Kendrick, Howielf-2b20021029436.35513.0911 / 3Reynolds Spts1 yr/$6.5M (20)+21 m opt$4,000,000$1,481,481$2.250$6,250,000
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Taylor, Michaelof2009617229.0974.1290 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$3.325M (20)$3,325,000$1,231,481A4FA$3,325,000
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Thames, Eric1b2008721933.2344.0631 / 3Apex1 yr/$4M (20)+21 m opt$3,000,000$1,111,111$1.000$4,000,000
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Cabrera, Asdrubal3b2002VEN34.23112.0272 / 3Octagon1 yr/$2.5M (20)$2,500,000$925,926FA$2,500,000
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Zimmerman, Ryan1b20051435.27714.0323 / 3CAA1 yr/$2M (20)$2,000,000$740,741FA$2,000,000
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Elias, Roenislhp2011CUB31.3354.0690 / 3MDR Spts1 yr/$1.975M (20)$1,975,000$731,481A3FA$1,975,000
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Ross, Joerhp-s201112527.0414.0180 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$1.5M (20)$1,500,000$555,556A3FA$1,500,000
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Bonifacio, Emilioof2001DOM35.0697.1350 / 3Gene Mato1 yr/$1M (20)$1,000,000$370,370$1,000,000
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Difo, Wilmerss2010DOM28.0903.0160 / 31 yr/$1M (20)$1,000,000$370,370A2A3FA$1,000,000
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Guerra, Javyrhp2004411834.2444.1450 / 3Reynolds Spts1 yr/$1M (20)$1,000,000$370,370A4FA$1,000,000
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Freeman, Samlhp20083296533.0074.0710 / 3Reynolds Spts1 yr/$800,000 (20)$800,000$296,296FA$800,000
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Soto, Juanlf2015DOM21.2501.1343 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$629,400 (20)$629,400$233,111A1A2A3A4$629,400
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Robles, Victorof2013DOM23.0431.0522 / 3Republik Spts1 yr/$592,800 (20)$592,800$219,556A1A2A3$592,800
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Suero, Wanderrhp2010DOM28.2901.1232 / 31 yr/$582,200 (20)$582,200$215,630A1A2A3A4$582,200
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Fedde, Erickrhp201411827.1271.0991 / 41 yr/$577,700 (20)$577,700$213,963A1A2A3$577,700
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Harper, Rynerhp2011371,13631.0971.0203 / 31 yr/$573,500 (20)$573,500$212,407A1A2A3$573,500
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Rainey, Tannerrhp201527127.1890.1581 / 31 yr/$572,200 (20)$572,200$211,926$572,200
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Voth, Austinrhp2013516628.0050.1270 / 31 yr/$568,900 (20)$568,900$210,704$568,900
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Stevenson, Andrewlf201525826.0301.0631 / 31 yr/$568,600 (20)$568,600$210,593A1A2A3$568,600
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Read, Raudyc2011DOM26.2460.0631 / 41 yr/$564,800 (20)$564,800$209,185$564,800
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Kieboom, Carterss201612822.3020.0122 / 3ACES1 yr/$564,700 (20)$564,700$209,148$564,700
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Bourque, Jamesrhp20141442426.3580.0052 / 31 yr/$564,500 (20)$564,500$209,074$564,500
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Finnegan, Kylerhp2013619128.3010.0003 / 31 yr/$563,500 (20)$563,500$208,704$563,500
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Barrera, Tresc2016618425.2900.0223 / 3
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Barrett, Aaronrhp2010926632.1812.1701 / 3Excel SportsA3A4FA
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Braymer, Benlhp20161854426.0640.0003 / 3
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McGowin, Kylerhp2013515728.2170.0692 / 3
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Noll, Jake2b-3b2016721426.1150.0172 / 3
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Sanchez, Adrianss2007VEN29.3201.0831 / 3A1A2A3
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Williams, Austenrhp2014618527.1951.0283 / 31 yr/$565,100 (20)$0A1A2A3
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Strickland, HunterReleased 3/14/20$387,097$387,097$387,097
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40-man players-minors
$2,250,000$2.250$2.250$2.250$2.250
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Est. Player Benefits$15,000,000$15.500$16.000$16.500$17.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll$196,014,221$129.272$84.583$77.083$77.583
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CB Tax Threshold$208,000,000$210.000
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Amount under threshold
$11,985,779$80.728
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Running Payroll Total
$126.170$66.417$59.417$70.417
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26-man Opening Day Payroll
$176,828,795
$69,199,277
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 * - a: Accounts for deferrals in 2019-21 salaries in Scherzer's contract
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 * - b: Deferrals in Strasburg's contract reduce his salary for AAV purposes by an undisclosed amount.
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 * - c: Deferrals in Corbin's contract reduce his salary for AAV purposes by an undisclosed amount.
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Nationals CBT History
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2019: The Nationals' 2019 CBT payroll of $201,151,337 did not exceed the $206M threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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2018: $2,386,097 tax on payroll of $204,953,656 with $197M threshold and 30 percent rate as a second-time payor.
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2017: $1,448,190 tax on payroll of $202,240,951 with $195M threshold and 20 percent rate as a first-time payor.
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Before 2017, the Nationals payroll had never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Notes on Competitive Balance Tax
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* Unofficial 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 $15M per club for health and pension benefits.
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* Tax Thresholds: Tax is assessed on amount above $195M in 2017, $197M in 2018, $206M in 2019, $208M in 2020, and $210M in 2021.
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* Tax Rate: 20% for first-time payors, 30% for second-time payors, 50% for payors for 3 or more times. Rate resets if payroll falls below tax threshold for a season.
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* 12% surtax for exceeding threshold by $20M-$40M.
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* 42.5% surtax for first time exceeding threshold by more than $40M. 45% surtax for exceeding threshold by more than $40M the following season(s).
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* Club exceeding threshold by $40M has its first selection in the next Rule 4 draft moved back 10 places. Club picking in top 6 has its second pick moved back.
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