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KANSAS CITY30-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2020$ 34,199,019 (____)$ 96,953,617 (____)$111,046,383
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ROYALS2019$ 96,565,066 (24th)$110,094,233 (25th)$95,905,767
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2018$122,233,117 (20th)$132,026,511 (21st)$64,973,489Estimates 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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Kennedy, Ianrhp200612135.19510.1241 / 3Boras Corp.5 yr/$70M (16-20)$16,500,000$6,111,111FA$14,000,000
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Duffy, Dannylhp-s200739631.1938.0852 / 3ACES5 yr/$65M (17-21)$15,250,000$5,648,148$15.500FA$13,000,000$13.000
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Perez, Salvadorc2006-VEN30.0538.0503 / 3BHSC5 yr/$52.5M (17-21)$14,200,000$6,041,815$14.200FA$10,500,000$10.500
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Soler, Jorgerf2012-CUB28.1274.1430 / 3Excel1 yr/$7.3M (20)$7,966,667$3,370,370A4FA$7,966,667
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Merrifield, Whit2b2010926931.1593.1011 / 3L.Warner Cos.4 yr/$16.25M (19-22)+23 opt$5,000,000$1,851,852$6.750$2.750$0.750$4,062,500$4.063$4.063opt
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Gordon, Alexlf20051236.14212.0921 / 3Excel1 yr/$4M (20)$4,000,000$1,481,481FA$4,000,000
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Montgomery, Mikelhp-s200813631.0014.0890 / 3TWC Sports1 yr/$3.1M (20)$3,100,000$1,148,148A3FA$3,100,000
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Franco, Maikel3b2010DOM27.3104.1571 / 3Octagon1 yr/$2.95M (20)$2,950,000$1,092,593A4FA$2,950,000
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Rosenthal, Trevorrhp20092163930.0336.0013 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$2M (20)$2,000,000$740,741FA$2,000,000
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Holland, Gregrhp20071030634.2247.1632 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$1.25M (20)$1,250,000$462,963FA$1,250,000
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Barlow, Scottrhp2011619427.1961.0302 / 31 yr/$650,000 (20)$650,000$240,741A1A2A3$650,000
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Keller, Bradrhp-s2013824024.3402.0003 / 31 yr/$613,000 (20)$613,000$227,037A1A2A3FA$613,000
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Dozier, Hunter3b-rf20131828.3142.0601 / 3L Warner Co1 yr/$610,500 (20)$610,500$226,111A1A2A3FA$610,500
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Junis, Jakobrhp-s20112987627.2892.0872 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$608,000 (20)$608,000$225,185A1A2A3FA$608,000
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McCarthy, Kevinrhp20131647428.1312.0971 / 31 yr/$607,000 (20)$607,000$224,815A1A2A3FA$607,000
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Mondesi, Adalbertoss2011-DOM24.3402.0880 / 3ISE1 yr/$604,500 (20)$604,500$223,889A1A2A3FA$604,500
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Sparkman, Glennrhp20132059428.0522.0012 / 31 yr/$604,500 (20)$604,500$223,889A1A2A3FA$604,500
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Hahn, Jesserhp2010619130.3374.0670 / 3Excel1 yr/$600,000 (20)$600,000$222,222A3FA$600,000
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Lopez, Jorgerhp-s201127027.1421.1020 / 31 yr/$586,750 (20)$586,750$217,315A1A2A3$586,750
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Mejia, Erick2b-ss2012-DOM25.2350.0273 / 31 yr/$585,000 (20)$585,000$216,667$585,000
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Gallagher, Camc201126527.2081.1061 / 31 yr/$580,500 (20)$580,500$215,000A1A2A3$580,500
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O'Hearn, Ryan1b2014824326.3411.0342 / 31 yr/$576,950 (20)$576,950$213,685A1A2A3$576,950
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Rosario, Randylhp2010DOM26.0441.0200 / 41 yr/$575,175 (20)$575,175$213,028A1A2A3$575,175
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Hernandez, Oscarc2009DOM26.3581.0270 / 31 yr/$575,000 (20)$575,000$212,963A1A2A3FA$575,000
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Lopez, Nicky2b2016516325.1110.1393 / 31 yr/$571,250 (20)$571,250$211,574$571,250
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Cordero, Franchycf-rf2011DOM25.3032.0382 / 3Republik Spts1 yr/$571,100 (20)$571,100$211,519A1A2A3FA$571,100
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Phillips, Brettof2012618926.0331.0130 / 3O'Connell Spts1 yr/$569,625 (20)$569,625$210,972A1A2A3$569,625
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Starling, Bubbaof20111527.3330.1470 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$568,250 (20)$568,250$210,463$568,250
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Lovelady, Richardlhp20161031324.3610.0752 / 3ACES1 yr/$567,100 (20)$567,100$210,037$567,100
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Viloria, Meibrysc2013-COL23.1370.1061 / 31 yr/$$567,000 (20)$567,000$210,000$569,000
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Staumont, Joshrhp201526426.1930.0722 / 31 yr/$565,950 (20)$565,950$209,611$565,950
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Adams, Chancerhp2015515325.3260.0751 / 31 yr/$565,750 (20)$565,750$209,537$565,750
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Zimmer, Kylerhp20121528.2920.0641 / 4ISE1 yr/$565,750 (20)$565,750$209,537$565,750
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Gutierrez, Kelvin3b2013-DOM25.3080.0491 / 31 yr/$565,325 (20)$565,325$209,380$565,325
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McBroom, Ryan1b-rf20141544428.0840.0273 / 31 yr/$564,775 (20)$564,775$209,176$564,775
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Bolanos, Ronaldrhp2016CUB23.3130.0283 / 31 yr/$564,700 (20)$564,700$209,148$564,700
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Speier, Gabelhp20131956325.0810.0273 / 31 yr/$564,000 (20)$564,000$208,889$564,000
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Griffin, Fosterlhp201412824.3400.0003 / 31 yr/$563,500 (20)$563,500$208,704$563,500
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Zuber, Tylerrhp2017618025.0160.0003 / 31 yr/$563,500 (20)$563,500$208,704$563,500
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Blewett, Scottrhp201425624.0830.0002 / 31 yr (20)
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Bubic, Krislhp-s20181s4022.2260.0003 / 31 yr (20)
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Guzman, Jeiseonss2015DOM21.2670.0003 / 31 yr (20)
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Heath, Nickcf20161649326.2170.0003 / 31 yr (20)
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Newberry, Jakerhp2012371,12325.2240.1512 / 31 yr/$571,500 (20)
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Singer, Bradyrhp-s201811823.3320.0003 / 31 yr (20)
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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 CB Payroll.$96,953,617$45.313$22.313$18.750$19.250
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CB Tax Threshold$208,000,000$210.000
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Amount under threshold$111,046,383$164.687
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Running Payroll Total$36.450$2.750$0.750$0.000
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26-man Opening Day Payroll$89,091,117$34,199,019
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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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* 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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