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DETROIT
Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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TIGERS$163,485,242$49.333$28.333$5.333$5.333$181,627,318$69.341$47.341$25.441$25.941
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Projected 2025 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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Flaherty, Jackrhp-s2014134297.0062 / 3CAA2 y/$45M (25-26)$25,000,000$20.000$22,500,000$22.500
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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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Kahnle, Tommyrhp20105175359.1310 / 3Ballengee1 y/$7.75M (25)$7,750,000FA$7,750,000
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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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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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Margot, Manuelrf2011DOM308.0122 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.3M (25)$1,300,000FA$1,300,000
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Brieske, Beaurhp201927802272.1342 / 31 y/$1.025M (25)$1,025,000A2A3A4FA$1,025,000
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Urquidy, Josérhp-s2015MEX305.0492 / 3Octagon1 y/$1M (25)+26 cl opt$1,000,000opt$1,000,000
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Greene, Rileylf201915242.1103 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$812,400 (25)$812,400A1A2A3FA$812,400
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Holton, Tylerlhp20189279282.0472 / 31 y$797,700 (25)$797,700A1A2A3FA$797,700
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Carpenter, Kerryrf201919562272.0573 / 3PSI Spts1 y/$796,800 (25)$796,800A1A2A3FA$796,800
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Olson, Reeserhp-s201813395251.1232 / 31 y/$787,100 (25)$787,100A1A2A3A4$787,100
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Torkelson, Spencer1b202011252.0761 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$785,700 (25)$785,700A1A2A3FA$785,700
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Lange, Alexrhp2017130292.1691 / 31 y/$782,200 (25)$782,200A1A2A3FA$782,200
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Meadows, Parkercf2018244250.1691 / 3Excel1 y/$781,600 (25)$781,600$781,600
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Pérez, Wenceelcf2016DOM251.0002 / 31 y/$770,700 (25)$770,700A1A2A3$770,700
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Hurter, Brantlhp20217195260.0573 / 31 y/$767,100 (25)$666,816$666,816
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Hanifee, Brenanrhp20164121270.0723 / 31 y/$766,000 (25)$293,055$293,055
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Sweeney, Treyss2021120250.0453 / 31 y/$764,000 (25)$702,055$702,055
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Gipson-Long, Sawyer
rhp20196179271.0223 / 3Ballengee1 y/$763,600 (25)$723,577A1A2A3$723,577
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Dingler, Dillonc2020238260.0632 / 31 y/$762,600 (25)$762,600$762,600
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Madden, Tyrhp20211s32250.0353 / 31 y/$761,400 (25)$761,400$761,400
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Jobe, Jacksonrhp-s202113220.0063 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$760,900 (25)$760,900$760,900
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Finnegan, Kylerhp20136191335.0003 / 3Warner Sports1 y/$6M (25)$1,658,257FA$1,793,249
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Foley, Jasonrhp-c2016USA293.0333 / 31 y/$3.15M (25)$3,150,000A2A3FA$3,150,000
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Guenther, Seanlhp20177209291.1063 / 3$537,656$537,656
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Horn, Baileylhp20205142270.0602 / 3$137,580$137,580
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Jackson, Lukerhp20101s45338.0190 / 3Beverly Hills1 y/$1.5M (25) $265,591FA$265,591
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Jones, Jahmai2b2015270271.0330 / 3ACES$482,258$482,258
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Jung, Jace2b2022112240.0453 / 3Boras Corp.$237,644$237,644
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Lee, Chaserhp20216164260.0003 / 3$477,756$477,756
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Malloy, Justyn-Henry
3b20216187250.1063 / 3$477,756$477,756
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Mattison, Tylerrhp20214104250.0003 / 3$62,000$62,000
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Melton, Troyrhp20224117240.0003 / 3$277,849$277,849
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Montero, Keiderrhp2016VEN240.0912 / 3$596,108$596,108
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Montero, Rafaelrhp2011DOM347.1380 / 4GSE3 yr/$34.5M (23-25)$3,709,677FA$3,709,677
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Paddack, Chrisrhp-s20158236296.0003 / 3Boras Corp.3 yr/$12.525M (23-25)$2,500,000FA$2,500,000
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Rainey, Tannerrhp2015271325.1270 / 3$55,914FA$55,914
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Sewald, Paulrhp201210320356.0720 / 3ISE1 y/$7M (25)+26 m opt$1,903,226$1.000$2,903,226opt
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Smith, Dylanrhp2021374250.0003 / 3$142,826$142,826
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Sommers, Drewlhp202211344240.0003 / 3$93,711$93,711
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Sewald, Paul2026 buyout, paid 11/6/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Dobnak, Randy2026 buyout, paid 11/4/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Montero, Rafaelperformance bonus: games$51,091$51,091
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Paddack, Chrisperformance bonus: IP$233,571$233,571
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Morton, Charliereleased 9/21/25$4,729,462$4,729,462
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Heuer, Codireleased 9/18/25$102,419$102,419
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Kreidler, Ryanclaimed by Pittsburgh 8/24/25$205,633$205,633
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Jackson, Lukeoutrighted 8/10/25$65,376$65,376
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Morton, Charliefrom Baltimore, 7/31/25 trade($2,758,065)($2,758,065)
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Poulin, PJclaimed by Washington 8/3/25$9,667$9,667
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Enns, Dietrichtraded to Baltimore 7/31/25$154,839$154,839
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Enns, Dietrichfrom Baltimore, 7/31/25 trade($100,000)($100,000)
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Manning, Mattclaimed by Philadelphia 7/31/25$169,333$169,333
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Owens, Tylerreleased 8/1/25$90,050$90,050
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Heuer, Codito Texas, 7/31/25 trade$100,000$100,000
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Hartlieb, Geoffoutrighted 7/29/25$25,000$25,000
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Hernández, Carlosclaimed by Cleveland 7/31/25$286,882$286,882
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Hicklen, Brewertraded to Philadelphia 7/26/25 $92,949$92,949
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Gage, Mattoutrighted 6/30/25$74,032$74,032
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Brebbia, Johnreleased 6/19/25, less Atlanta portion$2,696,882$2,696,882
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Baddoo, Akiloutrighted 6/10/25$110,753$110,753
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Cusick, Ryanclaimed by Chicago AL 6/4/25$1,667$1,667
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Nido, Tomásoutrighted 5/22/25$222,581$222,581
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Maeda, Kentareleased 5/7/25$10,000,000$12,000,000
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Rodriguez, EduardoCBT adjustment, 2024 opt-out($933,333)($0.933)($0.933)
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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
$145,318,033
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$163,485,242$49.333$28.333$5.333$5.333
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$181,627,318$69.341$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$59,372,682$174.659$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