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TAMPA BAY26-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2023$ 73,184,812 (28th)$135,493,493 (23rd)$97,506,507
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RAYS2022$ 83,857,113 (25th)$116,364,689 (23rd)$113,635,311
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2021$ 66,714,834 (26th)$ 89,833,652 (26th)$120,166,348Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOpts Left 1/23AgentLength / Total ValuePayroll - Salaries plus pro-rated signing bonusesCompetitive Balance Tax Payroll - Average Annual Value
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Eflin, Zachrhp-s20121s3329.0846.0181 / 3O'Connell Spts3 yr/$40M (23-25)$11,000,000$11.000$18.000$13,333,333$13.333$13.333
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Margot, Manuelrf2011DOM28.2766.0122 / 32 yr/$19M (23-24)$7,000,000$10.000$2.000$9,500,000$9.500opt
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Díaz, Yandy1b2013CUB31.3274.1221 / 3Octagon3 yr/$24M (23-25)$6,000,000$8.000$10.000opt$8,000,000$8.000$8.000opt
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Glasnow, Tylerrhp-s2011515229.3125.1581 / 3Wasserman2 yr/$30.35M (23-24)$5,350,000$25.000FA$15,175,000$15.175
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Lowe, Brandon2b201538728.3604.0583 / 3Bledsoe Agy6 yr/$24M (19-24)+25-26 opts$5,250,000$8.750$1.000$4,000,000$4.000opt
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Arozarena, Randylf2016CUB28.1232.1293 / 3ISE1 yr/$4.15M (23)$4,150,000A2A3A4FA$4,150,000
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Springs, Jeffreylhp-s20153088830.2844.0553 / 3Alliance Spts4 yr/$31M (23-26)+27 cl opt$4,000,000$5.250$10.500$10.500$0.750$7,750,000$7.750$7.750$7.750opt
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Fairbanks, Peterhp-c2015925829.1973.0572 / 3Republik3 yr/$12M (23-25)+26 cl opt$3,666,666$3.667$3.667$1.000$4,000,000$4.000$4.000opt
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Diekman, Jakelhp20073092337.16110.0501 / 3Beverly Hills2 yr/$8M (22-23)+24 cl opt$3,500,000$4,000,000
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Civale, Aaronrhp-s201639228.0193.0582 / 31 yr/$2.6M (23)$2,600,000A2A3FA$2,600,000
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Franco, Wanderss2017DOM22.1221.1043 / 3MVP Sports11 y/$182M (22-32)+33 cl opt$2,454,546$2.455$8.455$15.455$16,545,455$16.546$16.546$16.546$16.546
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Ramírez, Harolddh-of2011COL28.2983.1240 / 3MVP Spts1 yr/$2.2M (23)$2,200,000A2A3FA$2,200,000
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Kittredge, Andrewrhp2011USA33.1074.0701 / 31 yr/$2.075M (23)$2,075,000A3FA$2,075,000
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Tapia, Raimelof2010DOM29.1475.0200 / 3MVP Spts1 yr/$2M (23)$2,000,000FA$2,000,000
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Adam, Jasonrhp2010514931.3312.1321 / 3Republik Spts1 yr/$1.775M (23)$1,775,000A2A3A4FA$1,775,000
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Stephenson, Robert
rhp201112730.1275.0490 / 3Apex1 yr/$1.75M (23)$1,750,000FA$1,750,000
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Beeks, Jalenlhp20141237429.3564.0702 / 3Frontline1 yr/$1.375M (23)$1,375,000A3FA$1,375,000
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Bethancourt, Christian
c2008PAN31.3023.0380 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$1.35M (23)$1,350,000A2A3FA$1,350,000
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Armstrong, Shawnrhp20111854832.2934.1130 / 3ISE1 yr/$1.2M (23)$1,200,000A4FA$1,200,000
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Poche, Colinlhp20161441929.1653.1093 / 3SSG1 yr/$1.175M (23)$1,175,000A2A3FA$1,175,000
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Devenski, Chrisrhp20112577132.2316.0363 / 3MVP Sports1 yr (23)FA
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Sulser, Colerhp20132574133.1113.0283 / 31 yr/$825,000 (23)$825,000A2A3FA$825,000
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Littell, Zackrhp20131132727.2703.0671 / 31 yr (23)A2A3FA
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Rasmussen, Drewrhp-s2018618527.3392.1113 / 31 yr/$739,700 (23)A1A2A3FA
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McClanahan, Shanelhp-s201813126.0641.1582 / 3ISE1 yr/$737,000 (23)A1A2A3A4
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Paredes, Isaac3b2015MEX24.1331.1600 / 3CAA1 yr/$735,000 (23)A1A2A3A4
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Siri, Josecf2012DOM27.3451.0150 / 31 yr/$731,600 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Walls, Taylorss201737926.3561.0922 / 31 yr/$727,600 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Fleming, Joshlhp-s2017513927.0442.0081 / 3Republik1 yr/$727,000 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Cleavinger, Garrettlhp2015310229.0691.0600 / 31 yr/$725,100 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Guerra, Javierrhp2012PAN27.2792.1100 / 31 yr/$724,500 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Baz, Shanerhp-s201711224.0141.0143 / 31 yr/$723,600 (23)A1A2A3FA
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Lowe, Joshrf-3b201611325.1490.0931 / 31 yr/$723,200 (23)
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Raley, Lukerf2016722128.2850.1060 / 31 yr/$722,300 (23)
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Faucher, Calvinrhp20171028627.2820.0702 / 31 yr/$721,500 (23)
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Kelly, Kevinrhp20191958025.2150.0003 / 31 yr/$720,000 (23)
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Aranda, Jonathan2b2015MEX25.0390.0472 / 31 yr (23)
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Basabe, Osleivisss2017VEN22.2910.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Bradley, Tajrhp2018515022.1030.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Bruján, Vidal2b2014DOM25.1420.0851 / 31 yr (23)
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Caminero, Junior3b2019DOM19.3620.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Criswell, Cooperrhp20181339126.3420.1192 / 31 yr (23)
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Gray, Tristan3b20171338826.1010.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Jones, Gregss201912225.1160.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Lopez, Jacoblhp20182676625.1120.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Mead, Curtis3b-1b2018AUS22.2480.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Pinto, Renéc2013VEN26.2380.0772 / 31 yr (23)
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White, Colbyrhp2019618824.3620.0003 / 31 yr (23)
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Ramírez, ErasmoDFA 9/30/23$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Tapia, Raimelpaid by Milwaukee($1,903,226)($1,903,226)
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Mejía, Franciscooutrighted 8/28/23$2,155,000$2,155,000
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Thompson, Ryanreleased 8/17/23$860,645$860,645
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Sulser, Colepd by Arizona before waiver claim($572,177)($572,177)
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Sampson, Adrianportion paid by Tampa Bay$623,118$623,118
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Civale, Aaronpaid by Cleveland before trade($1,733,333)($1,733,333)
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Ramírez, Erasmopaid by Washington($661,290)($661,290)
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Chirinos, Yonnyclaimed off waivers 7/23$795,161$795,161
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Stephenson, Robertportion paid by Pittsburgh($602,150)($602,150)
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Diekman, Jakeportion paid by Chicago W Sox($2,938,710)($3,438,710)
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Pre-arbitration, Injured List
12 + 7$13,775,000$13,775,000
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0- to 3-year bonus pool$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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40-man players in minors
$2,250,000$2.250$2.250$2.250$2.250
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Estimated Player Benefits
$16,500,000$17.000$17.500$18.000$18.500
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26-man Opening Day Payroll
$73,184,812
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$81,494,250$74.122$53.622$26.955$0.750
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$135,493,493$99.221$71.046$46.213$38.963
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold
$233,000,000$237.000$241.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$97,506,507$137.779$169.954$197.787$205.037
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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 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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