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TEXAS
Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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RANGERS$222,819,000$149.750$119.500$51.500$31.500$235,235,667$164.417$139.667$78.167$78.667
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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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deGrom, Jacobrhp-s201092723710.1392 / 3VC Sports5 y/$185M (23-27)+28 opt$40,000,000$38.000$37.000opt$37,000,000$37.000$37.000opt
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Seager, Coreyss2012118319.0323 / 3Boras Corp.10 y/$325M (22-31)$32,500,000$31.500$31.500$31.500$31.500$32,500,000$32.500$32.500$32.500$32.500
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Semien, Marcus2b201162013410.1182 / 3Boras Corp.7 y/$175M (22-28)$26,000,000$26.000$26.000$20.000FA$25,000,000$25.000$25.000$25.000$25.000
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Eovaldi, Nathanrhp-s2008113373513.0132 / 3ACES3 y/$75M (25-27)$22,000,000$29.000$24.000$25,000,000$25.000$25.000
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Pederson, Joclf2010113523310.0283 / 3Excel2 y/$37M (25-26)$18,500,000$18.500FA$18,500,000$18.500
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Mahle, Tylerrhp-s20137225307.0182 / 3ISE2 y/$22M (24-25)$16,500,000FA$11,000,000
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Gray, Jonrhp-s201313339.0623 / 3CAA4 y/$56M (22-25)$13,000,000FA$14,000,000
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García, Adolisrf2017CUB324.0951 / 3Octagon2 y/$14M (24-25)$9,250,000A3FA$7,000,000
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Higashioka, Kylec20087230356.0050 / 3Beverly Hills SC2 y/$13.5M (25-26)+27 m opt$5,750,000$6.750$1.000$6,750,000$6.750opt
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Martin, Chrisrhp2011USA397.1331 / 3ISE1 y/$5.5M (25)$5,500,000FA$5,500,000
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Taveras, Leodycf2015DOM263.1240 / 31 y/$4.75M (25)$4,750,000A3A4FA$4,750,000
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Heim, Jonahc20134129304.0973 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 y/$4.575M (25)$4,575,000A3FA$4,575,000
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Dunning, Danerhp2016129304.0783 / 3Wasserman1 y/$2.66M (25)$2,660,000A3FA$2,660,000
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Milner, Hobylhp20127248345.0681 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$2.5M (25)$2,500,000FA$2,500,000
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Jackson, Lukerhp20101s45338.0190 / 3Beverly Hills1 y/$1.5M (25)$1,500,000FA$1,500,000
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Webb, Jacobrhp201418553314.0460 / 3KHG Spts1 y/$1.25M (25)$1,250,000A3FA$1,250,000
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Armstrong, Shawnrhp201118548345.1130 / 3ISE1 y/$1.125M (25)$1,125,000FA$1,125,000
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Sborz, Joshrhp20152s74314.0550 / 3McNamara Bball Gp1 y/$1.1M (25)$1,100,000A3FA$1,100,000
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Smith, Josh H.ss-2b2019267272.1293 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Burger, Jake3b2017111292.1271 / 3Bledsoe AgencyA1A2A3FA
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Duran, Ezequiel2b2017DOM262.0531 / 3Beverly Hills SCA1A2A3FA
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Jung, Josh3b201918272.0273 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Bradford, Codylhp20196175271.0862 / 3A1A2A3
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Garcia, Robertlhp201715450291.0863 / 3A1A2A3
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Carter, Evanof2020250221.0243 / 3A1A2A3
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Latz, Jakelhp20175164291.0223 / 3A1A2A3
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Langford, Wyattof202313231.0003 / 3A1A2A3
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Winn, Colerhp2018115250.1451 / 3
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Foscue, Justin2b2020114260.1262 / 3
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Ornelas, Jonathan3b2018391250.0921 / 3
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Garabito, Gersonrhp2012DOM290.0682 / 3
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Pennington, Walterlhp2020USA270.0583 / 3
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White, Owenrhp2018255250.0421 / 3
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Leiter, Jackrhp202112250.0332 / 3
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Rocker, Kumarrhp-s202213250.0183 / 3Boras Corp.
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Robert, Danielrhp201721644300.0172 / 3
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Harris, Dustin1b-3b201911344250.0061 / 3
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Church, Marcrhp201918535240.0032 / 3
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Corniell, Joserhp2019DOM220.0002 / 3
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Curvelo, Luisrhp2018VEN240.0003 / 3
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Santos, Winstonrhp2019DOM230.0003 / 3
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Teodo, Emilianorhp2020DOM240.0003 / 3
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Pre-arbitration players8$6,400,000$6,400,000
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Injured Players7$5,355,000$5,355,000
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40-man players in minors
14$2,604,000$2,604,000
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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
$214,860,000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$222,819,000$149.750$119.500$51.500$31.500
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$235,235,667$164.417$139.667$78.167$78.667
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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
$5,764,333$79.583$107.333$171.833$175.333
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Projected CB Tax (third-time payor in 2025)
Rate 50% / 62% / 95% / 110%$0
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Rangers CBT History
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2024: $10,807,106 tax on CBT payroll of $268,445,491 with $237M threshold and rates of 30 and 42 percent as a second-time payor.
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2023: $1,827,142 tax on CBT payroll of $242,135,712 with $233M threshold and rate of 20 percent as a first-time payor.
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Before 2023, the Rangers payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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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 $17M 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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