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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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BLUE JAYS$193,157,000$73.167$32.000$30.000$0.000$203,887,953$91.781$45.281$45.781$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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Guerrero Jr., Vladimir
1b2015DOM265.1573 / 3Magnus SptsA4$28,900,000FA$28,900,000
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Springer, Georgerf20111113510.1663 / 3Excel6 yr/$150M (21-26)$24,166,667$24.167FAFA$25,000,000$25.000
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Gausman, Kevinrhp-s2012143410.1510 / 3Tidal Spts5 yr/$110M (22-26)$23,000,000$23.000FA$22,000,000$22.000
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Bassitt, Chrisrhp-s201116501368.1300 / 3Meister Spts3 yr/$63M (23-25)$22,000,000FAFA$21,000,000
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Berríos, José O.rhp-s20121s32318.0441 / 3Wasserman7 yr/$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 / 3CAA3 yr/$33.6M (23-25)$17,583,333FA$11,200,000
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Green, Chadrhp201311336348.0501 / 3Frontline2 yr/$8.5M (23-24)+opts$10,500,000FA$10,500,000
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Romano, Jordanrhp-c201410294325.0512 / 3Ballplayers AgyA3$7,750,000FA$7,750,000
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Varsho, Daultonlf20172s68274.1282 / 3ISEA3$7,400,000A4FA$7,400,000
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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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Kirk, Alejandroc2016MEX264.0473 / 3A2$4,200,000A3FA$4,200,000
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Swanson, Erikrhp20148246315.0590 / 3Pro StarA3$2,925,000FA$2,925,000
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Cabrera, Génesislhp2013DOM285.0111 / 3A3$2,512,500FA$2,512,500
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Clement, Erniess20174132292.1680 / 3A1$1,800,000A2A3A4$1,800,000
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Manoah, Alekrhp-s2019111273.0632 / 3A1$1,750,000A2A3FA$1,750,000
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Tate, Dillonrhp201514314.1441 / 3CAAA3$1,600,000FA$1,600,000
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Pop, Zachrhp20177220282.1711 / 3A1$1,265,500A2A3FA$1,265,500
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Burr, Ryanrhp20155136312.1090 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Nance, Tommyrhp2016USA342.0820 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Heineman, Tylerc20128249342.0661 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Francis, Bowdenrhp20177204291.0970 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Frías, Luisrhp2015DOM261.0720 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Schneider, Davisinf201728849261.0593 / 3A1A2A3FA
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de Geus, Brettrhp2017331,000261.0502 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Horwitz, Spencer1b201924717270.1521 / 3
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Lukes, Nathanof20157USA300.1451 / 3
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Robertson, Nickrhp20197221260.1411 / 3
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Little, Brendonlhp2017127280.1351 / 3
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Loperfido, Joey1b-of20217208260.1312 / 3
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Barger, Addisonss-3b20186176250.1031 / 3
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Jimenez, Leoss2017PAN240.0900 / 3
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Berroa, Stewardcf2016DOM260.0752 / 3
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Clase, Jonatanof2018DOM230.0521 / 3
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Danner, Hagenc2017261260.0520 / 3
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Ramirez, Emmanuelrhp2012DOM300.0492 / 3
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Wagner, Will2b202118538260.0493 / 3
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Lucas, Eastonlhp201914411280.0472 / 3
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De Los Santos, Luisss-3b2015DOM270.0422 / 3
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Bloss, Jakerhp2023399240.0392 / 3
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Eisert, Brandonlhp201918537270.0342 / 3
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Martinez, Orelvisss2018DOM230.0121 / 3
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Raposo, Nickc2020USA270.0032 / 3
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Macko, Adamlhp20197216240.0002 / 3
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Pre-arbitration players9$7,200,000$7,200,000
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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
$190,553,000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$193,157,000$73.167$32.000$30.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$203,887,953$91.781$45.281$45.781$21.167
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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
$37,112,047$152.219$201.719$204.719$232.833
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Blue Jays CBT History
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2024: The Blue Jays payroll 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 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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