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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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BLUE JAYS$254,049,820$191.625$132.277$114.578$81.320$278,806,692$207.440$130.760$122.010$97.396
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Projected 2025 CB tax:$9,698,141
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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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Guerrero Jr., Vladimir
1b2015DOM265.1573 / 3PRIME1 y/$28.5M (25) 14 y/$500M (26-39)$28,500,000$40.214$40.214$39.214$38.214$28,500,000$35.714$35.714$35.714$35.714
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Springer, Georgerf20111113510.1663 / 3Excel6 y/$150M (21-26)$24,166,667$24.167FAFA$25,000,000$25.000
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Gausman, Kevinrhp-s2012143410.1510 / 3Tidal Sports5 y/$110M (22-26)$23,000,000$23.000FA$22,000,000$22.000
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Bassitt, Chrisrhp-s201116501368.1300 / 3Meister Sports3 y/$63M (23-25)$22,000,000FAFA$21,000,000
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Berríos, José O.rhp-s20121s32318.0441 / 3Wasserman7 y/$131M (22-28)$19,000,000$19.000$24.000$24.000FA$18,714,286$18.714$18.714$18.714
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Bichette, Boss2016266275.0633 / 3Vayner Sports3 y/$33.6M (23-25)$17,583,333FA$11,200,000
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Scherzer, Maxrhp-s20061114016.0792 / 3Boras Corp.1 y/$15.5M (25)$15,500,000FA$15,500,000
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Bieber, Shanerhp-s20164122306.0972 / 3Rosenhaus Spts2 y/$26M (25-26)$3,172,043$16.000FA$4,616,941$14.555
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Giménez, Andrés2b2015VEN264.1062 / 3Klutch Spts7 y/$106.5 (23-29)+30 cl opt$10,571,429$15.571$23.571$23.571$23.571$15,214,286$15.214$15.214$15.214$15.214
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Santander, Anthony *
rf2011VEN306.1621 / 3Beverly Hills SC5 y/$92.5M (25-29)+30 cl opt *$10,471,465$11.806$11.500$9.468$7.210$13,701,296$13.701$13.701$13.701$13.701
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Varsho, Daultonlf20172s68274.1282 / 3ISE1 y/$8.2M (25)$8,200,000A4FA$8,200,000
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Hoffman, Jeffrhp-s201419326.0840 / 3CAA3 y/$33M (25-27)$7,666,667$12.667$12.667$11,000,000$11.000$11.000
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García, Yimirhp2009DOM349.1490 / 3Nova Sports2 y/$15M (25-26)$7,500,000$7.500FA$7,500,000$7.500
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Rodriguez, Yarielrhp-s2024JPN280.1703 / 3WME5 yr/$32M (24-28)$7,000,000$7.000$8.000$6.000$6,400,000$6.400$6.400$6.400
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Straw, Mylescf201512349304.1252 / 3Frontline5 y/$25M (22-26)+27-28 cl opts$6,000,000$7.000$1.750$7,375,000$7.375opt
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Kirk, Alejandroc2016MEX264.0473 / 3Vayner Sports1 y/$4.6M (25) 5 y/$58M (26-30)$4,600,000$8.700$12.325$12.325$12.325$4,600,000$11.600$11.600$11.600$11.600
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Clement, Erniess20174132292.1680 / 3Grand Central1 y/$1.97M (25)$1,970,000A2A3A4$1,970,000
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Sandlin, Nickrhp2018267283.1573 / 31 y/$1.63M (25)$1,630,000A3A4FA$1,630,000
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Burr, Ryanrhp20155136312.1090 / 31 y/$786,000 (25)$786,000A1A2A3FA$786,000
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Heineman, Tylerc20128249342.0660 / 3Beverly Hills SC1 y/$780,300 (25)$780,300A1A2A3FA$780,300
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Francis, Bowdenrhp20177204291.0970 / 3Full Circle Sports1 y/$781,500 (25)$781,500A1A2A3FA$781,500
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Schneider, Davisinf201728849261.0593 / 3WME1 y/$780,000 (25)$681,399A1A2A3FA$681,399
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Lukes, Nathanof20157USA300.1451 / 31 y/$766,800 (25)$766,800$766,800
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Little, Brendonlhp2017127280.1351 / 3Wasserman1 y/$771,800 (25)$771,800$771,800
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Bastardo, Angelrhp2018VEN230.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$760,000$760,000
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Barger, Addisonss-3b20186176250.1031 / 3$710,533$710,533
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Bloss, Jakerhp2023399240.0392 / 3$123,900$123,900
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Bruihl, Justinlhp2015USA281.0710 / 3$244,495$244,495
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Clase, Jonatanof2018DOM230.0521 / 3$315,414$315,414
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Domínguez, Seranthony
rhp2011DOM306.1311 / 3Epitome Spts2 y/$7.25M (23-24)+25 cl opt$2,645,161$2,645,161
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Estrada, Lazarorhp2018CUB260.0003 / 3R&I Total Spts$68,213$68,213
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Fisher, Braydonrhp20184134240.0003 / 3$541,175$541,175
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Fluharty, Masonlhp20225158230.0003 / 3$590,427$590,427
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France, Ty1b2015341,017305.0892 / 3Equity Baseball1 y/$1M (25)$317,204FA$317,204
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Jimenez, Leoss2017PAN240.0900 / 3$289,613$289,613
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Kiner-Falefa, Isiahss20134130307.0003 / 3ALIGND2 yr/$15M (24-25)$1,129,032FA$1,129,032
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Lauer, Ericlhp-s2016125304.1110 / 3CAA$1,797,849$1,797,849
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Loperfido, Joey1b-of20217208260.1312 / 3$335,793$335,793
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Lucas, Eastonlhp201914411280.0472 / 3$213,167$213,167
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Macko, Adamlhp20197216240.0002 / 3$123,900$123,900
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Nance, Tommyrhp2016USA342.0820 / 3Full Circle Spts$348,065A1A2A3FA$348,065
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Piña, Robinsonrhp2017DOM260.0003 / 3$210,338$210,338
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Schultz, Paxtonrhp201914433270.0003 / 3$350,059$350,059
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Tate, Dillonrhp201514314.1441 / 3CAA1 y/$1.4M (25) $300,538A4FA$300,538
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Varland, Louierhp201915449270.1631 / 3Apex Baseball1 y/$768,150 (25)$243,660$243,660
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Yesavage, Treyrhp2024120210.0003 / 3$57,204$57,204
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Hoffman, Jeffperformance bonuses: innings$500,000$500,000
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Lauer, Ericperformance bonuses: GS, IP $100,000$100,000
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Manoah, Alekclaimed by Atlanta 9/26/25$2,176,344$2,176,344
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Borucki, Ryanoutrighted 9/18/25$69,462$69,462
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Martinez, Orelvisreleased 9/15/25$173,000$173,000
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Kennedy, Buddyclaimed by LA Dodgers 8/15/25$45,242$45,242
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Sánchez, Aliclaimed by Boston 8/8/25$99,355$99,355
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Wagner, Willtraded to San Diego 7/31/25$314,812$314,812
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Roden, Alantraded to Minnesota 7/31/25$330,831$330,831
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Green, Chadreleased 8/5/25$10,500,000$10,500,000
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Domínguez, Seranthony
from Baltimore, 7/29/25 trade($1,750,000)($1,750,000)
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Robertson, Willtraded to Chicago AL 7/9/25$49,431$49,431
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Turnbull, Spencerreleased 6/27/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Swanson, Erikreleased 6/23/25$3,000,000$3,000,000
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Stefanic, Michaeloutrighted 6/7/25$125,000$125,000
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Ureña, Joséoutrighted 6/2/25$225,806$225,806
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Walker, Joshtraded to Toronto 5/29/25$105,376$105,376
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Berroa, Stewardtraded to LA Dodgers 5/12/25$36,956$36,956
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Lawrence, Caseyoutrighted 5/2/25$21,505$21,505
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Barnes, Jacoboutrighted 4/22/25$203,226$203,226
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Lovelady, Richardoutrighted 4/4/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Robertson, Nicktraded to Houston 4/1/25$3,331$3,331
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Pop, Zachreleased 4/2/25$900,000$900,000
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Straw, Mylesfrom Cleveland, 1/17/25 trade($1,000,000)($1.000)($1.750)($1,000,000)($1.000)($1.750)
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Giménez, Andrésassignment bonus, 12/10/24 trade$1,000,000$1,000,000
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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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26-man Opening Day Payroll
$241,808,961
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$254,049,820$191.625
$132.277
$114.578$81.320
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$278,806,692$207.440$130.760$122.010$97.396
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Compteitive 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
($37,806,692)$36.560$116.240$119.240$156.604
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$9,698,141
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Blue Jays CBT History
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2024: The Blue Jays payroll of $233,920,561 did not exceed the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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2023: $5,535,492 tax on CBT payroll of $257,798,413 with $233M threshold and rates of 20 and 32 percent as a first-time payor.
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Before 2023, the Blue Jays payroll had never exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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Notes on Toronto Deferral Estimates
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* Anthony SantanderLabor Relations present value: $50,279,446 (9.00% discount rate). Competitive Balance Tax present value: $68,506,481 (3.70% discount rate)
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Notes on Salaries
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Figures for 0- to 3-year players in majors are estimated at an average of $772,000, $12,000 above the Major League minimum salary.