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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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RAYS$69,608,500$7.250$0.500$0.000$0.000$88,608,167$23.917$20.167$20.667$21.167
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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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Lowe, Brandon2b2015387306.0583 / 3Bledsoe Ageny6 y/$24M (19-24)+25-26 opts$10,500,000FA$10,500,000
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Díaz, Yandy1b2013CUB336.1221 / 3ACES3 y/$24M (23-25)$10,000,000$8,000,000opt
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Jansen, Dannyc201316495306.0502 / 3ISE1 y/$8.5M (25)+26 m opt$8,000,000$0.500$8,500,000
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Littell, Zackrhp-s201311327295.0430 / 3CAA1 y/$5.72M (25)$5,720,000FA$5,720,000
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Fairbanks, Peterhp-c20159258315.0572 / 3Republik3 y/$12M (23-25)+26 cl opt$3,817,000$1.000$4,150,000opt
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McClanahan, Shanelhp-s2018131283.1582 / 3Vayner Sports2 y/$7.2M (24-25)$3,600,000A3A4FA$3,600,000
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Rasmussen, Drewrhp-s20186185294.1113 / 3Beverly Hills SC2 y/$8.5M (25-26)+27 cl opt$2,250,000$5.750$0.500$4,250,000$4.250opt
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Baz, Shanerhp-s2017112262.1582 / 3Excel1 y/$1.45M (25)$1,450,000A2A3FA$1,450,000
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Walls, Taylorss2017379283.0922 / 3ACESA1 ($1.575M-$1.3M)$1,437,500A2A3FA$1,437,500
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Waguespack, Jacobrhp2015USA312.0961 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.3M (25)+26 cl opt$1,300,000optA2A3FA$1,300,000opt
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Cleavinger, Garrettlhp20153102313.0600 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 y/$1.2M (25)$1,200,000A2A3FA$1,200,000
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Rortvedt, Benc2016256273.0430 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.125M (25)$1,125,000A2A3FA$1,125,000
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Sulser, Colerhp201325741354.0312 / 3Full Circle Spts1 y/$900,000 (25)$900,000A4FA$900,000
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Morel, Christopher3b2015DOM252.1170 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Lowe, Joshrf-3b2016113272.0931 / 3SportsMeterA1A2A3FA
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Pepiot, Ryanrhp-s20193102272.0051 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Caballero, Jose2b-ss20177202281.1703 / 3A1A2A3A4
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Kelly, Kevinrhp201919580271.1703 / 3Elite SportsA1A2A3A4
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Palacios, Richieof-2b20183103281.1561 / 3BallangeeA1A2A3A4
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Uceta, Edwinrhp2016DOM261.1500 / 3Nova SportsA1A2A3A4
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Rodríguez, Manuelrhp2016MEX281.1390 / 3Suarez, GomezA1A2A3A4
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Bradley, Tajrhp20185150241.1142 / 3A1A2A3
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DeLuca, Jonnylf201925761261.0852 / 3A1A2A3
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Aranda, Jonathan2b2015MEX271.0300 / 3A1A2A3
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Boyle, Joerhp-s20205143250.1152 / 3
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Mead, Curtis3b-1b2018AUS240.1031 / 3
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Caminero, Junior3b2019DOM210.0582 / 3
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Basabe, Osleivisss2017VEN240.0501 / 3
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Bigge, Hunterrhp201912372270.0492 / 3
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Driscoll, Loganc2019cb-b73270.0293 / 3
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Misner, Kameronof2019
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Montgomery, Mason
lhp20216191250.0253 / 3
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Orze, Ericrhp20205150270.0102 / 3
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Curet, Yonielrhp2019DOM220.0002 / 3
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Lavender, Natelhp202114412250.0003 / 3
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Mangum, Jakeof20194118290.0003 / 3
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Rock, Joelhp2021cb-b68240.0003 / 3
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Seymour, Ianlhp2020257260.0003 / 3
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Vasil, Mikerhp20218232250.0003 / 3
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Shenton, Austinfrom Seattle, 11/19/24 trade($50,000)($50,000)
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Lowe, BrandonCBT credit, unpaid 2025 buyout($1,000,000)
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Franco, Wanderss2017DOM242.1043 / 3MVP Sportsrestricted list, 11 y/$182M (22-32)$8,454,545$15.455$22.455$25.455$25.455$16,545,455$16.546$16.546$16.546$16.546
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Pre-arbitration players13$10,400,000$10,400,000
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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
$61,649,500
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$69,608,500$7.250$0.500$0.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$88,608,167$23.917$20.167$20.667$21.167
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold
$241 / $261 / $281 / $301$237,000,000$241.000$244.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$148,391,833$217.083$223.833$223.333$222.833
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Rays CBT History
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The Rays 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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