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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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TIGERS$113,152,333$28.333$28.333$5.333$5.333$132,659,417$46.841$47.341$25.441$25.941
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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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Báez, Javierss201119329.0892 / 3Wasserman6 y/$140M (22-27)$25,000,000$24.000$24.000FA$23,333,333$23.333$23.333
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Cobb, Alexrhp-s200641093713.0611 / 3Beverly Hills1 y/$15M (25)$15,000,000FA$15,000,000
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Torres, Gleyber2b2013VEN286.1622 / 3Octagon1 y/$15M (25)$15,000,000FA$15,000,000
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Skubal, Tariklhp-s20189255284.1143 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$10.15M (25)$10,150,000A3FA$10,150,000
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Maeda, Kentarhp-s2016JPN379.0003 / 3Boras Corp.2 y/$24M (24-25)$10,000,000FA$12,000,000
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Keith, Colt1b20205132231.0003 / 3Munger English6 y/$28,642,500 (24-29)+opts$3,833,333$4.333$4.333$5.333$5.333$4,773,750$4.774$4.774$4.774$4.774
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Foley, Jasonrhp-c2016USA293.0333 / 31 y/$3.15M (25)$3,150,000A2A3FA$3,150,000
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Vierling, Mattlf20185137283.0261 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$3.005M (25)$3,005,000A2A3FA$3,005,000
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Rogers, Jakec2016397304.0402 / 3Ballengee1 y/$2.64M (25)$2,640,000A3FA$2,640,000
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Mize, Caseyrhp-s201811284.1113 / 3Bledsoe Agency1 y/$2.34M (25)$2,340,000A3FA$2,340,000
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McKinstry, Zach2b2016331,001303.0990 / 3Northwest Spts Mgt Gp1 y/$1.65M (25)$1,650,000A2A3FA$1,650,000
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Ibáñez, Andy3b2015CUB322.1702 / 3Quality Control Spts1 y/$1.4M (25)$1,400,000A2A3A4FA$1,400,000
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Vest, Willrhp201712365303.1002 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$1.4M (25)$1,400,000A2A3FA$1,400,000
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Brieske, Beaurhp201927802272.1342 / 31 y/$1.025M (25)$1,025,000A2A3A4FA$1,025,000
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Lange, Alexrhp-c2017130292.1691 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Manning, Mattrhp-s201619272.1121 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Greene, Rileycf201915242.1103 / 3Apex BaseballA1A2A3FA
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Torkelson, Spencer1b202011252.0761 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Carpenter, Kerryof201919562272.0573 / 3PSI SptsA1A2A3FA
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Holton, Tylerlhp20189279282.0472 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Faedo, Alexrhp2017118291.1691 / 4A1A2A3A4
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Olson, Reeserhp-s201813395251.1232 / 3A1A2A3A4
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Guenther, Seanlhp20177209291.1063 / 3A1A2A3
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Englert, Masonrhp20184119251.0352 / 3A1A2A3
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Gipson-Long, Sawyer
rhp20196179271.0223 / 3BallengeeA1A2A3
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Pérez, Wenceel2b2016DOM251.0002 / 3A1A2A3
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Meadows, Parkerof2018244250.1691 / 3Excel
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Kreidler, Ryanss20194112270.1221 / 3Wasserman
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Malloy, Justyn-Henry
3b20216187250.1063 / 3
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Montero, Keiderrhp2016VEN240.0912 / 3
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Hanifee, Brenanrhp20164121270.0723 / 3
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Dingler, Dillonc2020238260.0632 / 3
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Hurter, Brantlhp20217195260.0573 / 3
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Jung, Jace2b2022112240.0453 / 3Boras Corp.
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Sweeney, Treyss2021120250.0453 / 3
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Madden, Tyrhp20211s32250.0353 / 3
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Jobe, Jacksonrhp202113220.0063 / 3Boras Corp.
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Lee, Chaserhp20216164260.0003 / 3
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Mattison, Tylerrhp20214104250.0003 / 3
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Owens, Tylerrhp201913397250.0003 / 3
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Rodriguez, EduardoCBT adjustment, 2024 opt-out($933,333)($0.933)($0.933)
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Pre-arbitration players12$9,600,000$9,600,000
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Injured Players7$5,355,000$5,355,000
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40-man players in minors
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Pre-arbitration bonus pool$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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Estimated Player Benefits$17,500,000$18.000$18.500$19.000$19.500
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$105,193,333
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$113,152,333$28.333$28.333$5.333$5.333
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$132,659,417$46.841$47.341$25.441$25.941
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Competitive 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$108,340,583$197.159$199.659$202.659$228.059
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Tigers CBT History
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2018-24: The Tigers' CBT payroll has not exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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2017: $3,661,484 tax on payroll of $207,204,947 with $195M threshold and a 30 percent rate as a second-time payor.
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2016: $4,032,747 tax on payroll of $212,044,266 with $189M threshold and a 17.5 percent rate as a first-time payor.
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2008: $1.3M tax on payroll of $160.8M with a threshold of $155M and a tax rate of 22 percent.
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Notes on Salaries
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Figures for 0- to 3-year players are based on a schedule of 186 calendar days, pro-rated for days on Major League roster and days on optional assignment.
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Estimated salaries: 0.000 MLS: $760,000 / $62,000. 0.001+ MLS: $760,000 / $123,900. 1+ MLS: $770,000 / $186,000. 2+ MLS: $780,000 / $248,000. 3+ MLS: $800,000 - $2M
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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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