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CLEVELAND28-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2022$ 68,238,900 (27th)$ 90,248,424 (27th)$139,751,576
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GUARDIANS2021$ 49,694,300 (29th)$ 62,212,834 (29th)$147,787,166
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2020$ 36,186,740 (24th)$106,794,252 (25th)$101,205,748Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry / AgeMLSOpts Left 1/22*AgentLength / Total Value28-man roster - Salaries & pro-rated signing bonuses40-man roster - Competitive Balance Tax - AAV
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SignedRdPick7/1/221/1/222021202220232024202520212022202320242025
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Ramírez, José3b2009DOM29.2877.0741 / 3Republik Spts5 yr/$26 (17-21)+ops 5 y/$124 (24-28)$22,000,000$14.000$17.000$19.000$21.000$20,142,857$20.143$20.143$20.143$20.143
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Bieber, Shanerhp-s2016412227.0313.0972 / 3Rosenhaus Spts1 yr/$6M (22)$6,000,000A2A3FA$6,000,000
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Rosario, Amedss-of2012DOM26.2234.0622 / 3Octagon1 yr/$4.95M (22)$4,950,000A3FA$4,950,000
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Reyes, Franmilrf2011DOM26.3593.1152 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$4.55M (22)$4,550,000A2A3FA$4,550,000
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Hedges, Austinc201128229.3175.1662 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$4M (22)$4,000,000FA$4,000,000
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Quantrill, Calrhp-s20161827.1412.1322 / 31 yr/$2.51M (22)$2,510,000A2A3A4FA$2,510,000
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Shaw, Bryanrhp200827334.2369.1521 / 3Rowley Spts1 yr/$3M (22)+23 cl opt$2,500,000$0.500$3,000,000
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Plesac, Zachrhp20161236227.1612.0863 / 3CAA1 yr/$2M (22)$2,000,000A1A2A3FA$2,000,000
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Clase, Emmanuelrhp-c2015DOM24.1051.0593 / 35 yr/$20M (22-26)+27-28 opts$1,900,000$1.900$3.400$4.400$6.400$4,000,000$4.000$4.000$4.000$4.000
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Straw, Mylescf20151234927.2572.1122 / 3Frontline5 yr/$25M (22-26)+27-28 cl opts$1,650,000$3.650$4.400$6.400$8.400$5,000,000$5.000$5.000$5.000$5.000
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Naylor, Joshlf-1b201511225.0092.1273 / 3ISE1 yr/$1.2M (22)$1,200,000A1A2A3FA$1,200,000
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Maile, Lukec2012827231.1454.1320 / 3Meister Spts1 yr/$900,000 (22)$900,000FA$900,000
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Civale, Aaronrhp201639227.0192.0582 / 31 yr/$716,900 (22)$716,900A1A2A3FA$716,900
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Karinchak, Jamesrhp2017928226.2821.1692 / 31 yr/$714,500 (22)$714,500A1A2A3A4$714,500
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Mercado, Oscarof201325727.1972.0540 / 3Excel1 yr/$709,900 (22)$709,900A1A2A3FA$709,900
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McKenzie, Tristonrhp20151s4224.3331.0742 / 31 yr/$707,100 (22)$707,100A1A2A3$707,100
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Giménez, Andrésss2015VEN23.3001.1062 / 31 yr/$706,600 (22)$706,600A1A2A3$706,600
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Chang, Yu-Chengss2013TWN26.3172.0070 / 31 yr/$705,400 (22)$705,400A1A2A3FA$705,400
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Stephan, Trevorrhp201739226.2181.0003 / 31 yr/$703,400 (22)$703,400A1A2A3$703,400
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Gose, Anthonylhp200825131.3252.1390 / 3CAA Sports1 yr/$702,900 (22)$702,900A1A2A3FA$702,900
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Hentges, Samlhp2014412825.3480.1571 / 3Warner Cos.1 yr/$702,500 (22)$702,500$702,500
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Bradley, Bobby1b201439726.0330.1440 / 31 yr/$702,300 (22)$702,300$702,300
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Morgan, Elirhp2017825226.0490.1082 / 31 yr/$702,100 (22)$702,100$702,100
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Allen, Loganlhp2015823125.0390.1620 / 31 yr/$701,700 (22)$701,700$701,700
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Sandlin, Nickrhp201826725.1720.1573 / 31 yr/$701,700 (22)$701,700$701,700
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Miller, Owen2b201838425.2280.0912 / 31 yr/$701,100 (22)$701,100$701,100
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Clement, Erniess2017413226.1010.0962 / 31 yr/$700,800 (22)$700,800$700,800
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Kwan, Stevencf2018516324.2990.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Lavastida, Bryanc20181546323.2160.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Morris, Codyrhp2018722325.2390.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Pilkington, Konnorlhp201838124.2920.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Vargas, Carlosrhp2016DOM23.2610.0002 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Arias, Gabrielss2016VEN22.1240.0002 / 3
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Castro, Anthonyrhp2011VEN27.0781.0152 / 3A1A2A3
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Freeman, Tylerss20172s7123.0410.0003 / 3
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Jones, Nolan3b201625524.0550.0002 / 3
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Myers, Tobiasrhp2016618123.3300.0003 / 3
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Noel, Jhonkensy1b-3b2017DOM20.3510.0003 / 3
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Palacios, Richie2b2018310325.0460.0003 / 3
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Rocchio, Brayanss2017VEN21.1690.0003 / 3
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Tena, Josess2017DOM21.1030.0003 / 3
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Valera, Georgerf2017DOM21.2300.0003 / 3
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Ramírez, Josécredit for unpaid 2022 buyout($2,000,000)\
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0- to 3-yr bonus pool$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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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$16,000,000$16.500$17.000$17.500$18.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll$90,248,424$49.560$50.060$50.560$51.060
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CB Tax Threshold$230,000,000$232.000$236.000$240.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$139,751,576$182.440$185.940$189.440$192.940
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Running Payroll Total
$68,238,900$20.050$24.800$29.800$35.800
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28-man Opening Day Payroll
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Indians CBT History
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The Indians payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Note on Option Years
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* Option figures are estimates, with 2020 not counted as an option year except in cases an arbitrator ruled otherwise.
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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: $232M $252/$272/$292. 2024: $236M $256/$276/$296. 2025: $240M $260/$280/$300. 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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