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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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METS$337,308,193$245.121$173.093$115.853$114.853$340,926,256$260.831$193.831$126.017$126.517
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Projected 2025 CB tax:$85,318,882
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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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Soto, Juanrf2015DOM266.1343 / 3Boras Corp.15 y/$765M (25-39)$61,875,000$61.875$57.500$61.875$61.875$51,000,000$51.000$51.000$51.000$51.000
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Lindor, Francisco*ss201118319.1133 / 3SportsMeter10 y/$341M (22-31)*$32,477,821$32.478$32.478$32.478$32.478$34,100,000$34.100$34.100$34.100$34.100
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Alonso, Pete1b2016264306.0003 / 3Boras Corp.2 y/$54M (25-26)$30,000,000$24.000$27,000,000$27.000
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Marte, Starlingdh-rf2007DOM3611.1622 / 3Klutch Spts4 y/$78M (22-25)$20,750,000FA$19,500,000
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Nimmo, Brandonlf2011113328.0421 / 3Boras Corp.8 y/$162M (23-30)$20,500,000$20.500$20.500$20.500$20.500$20,250,000$20.250$20.250$20.250$20.250
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Manaea, Sean*lhp-s20131s34338.1573 / 3Boras Corp.3 y/$75M (25-27)*$20,212,526$19.681$19.243FA$22,009,731$22.009$22.009
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Díaz, Edwin*rhp-c2012398318.1213 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$102M (23-27)+28 cl opt*$18,331,373$15.487$15.372$1.000$18,638,385$18.638$18.638opt
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Montas, Frankierhp-s2009DOM327.0150 / 4Boras Corp.2 y/$34M (25-26)$17,000,000$17.000FA$17,000,000$17.000
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McNeil, Jeff2b201312356336.0693 / 3Paragon Spts4 yr/$50M (23-26)+27 cl opt$15,750,000$15.750$2.000$12,500,000$12.500opt
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Senga, Kodairhp-s2023NPB322.0003 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$75M (23-27)$15,666,667$14.000$14.000$15,000,000$15.000$15.000
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Holmes, Clayrhp-s20119272326.0310 / 3Wasserman3 y/$38M (25-27)$13,000,000$13.000$12.000$12,666,667$12.667$12.667
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Minter, A.J.lhp20152s75316.1541 / 3Bledsoe Agy2 y/$22M (25-26)$11,000,000$11.000FA$11,000,000$11.000
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Winker, Jessedh-lf20121s49317.0802 / 3Excel1 y/$7.5M (25)$7,500,000FA$7,500,000
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Peterson, Davidlhp-s2017120294.0891 / 3CAA1 y/$4.625M (25)$4,625,000A3FA$4,625,000
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Stanek, Rynerhp2013129337.0381 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$4.5M (25)$4,500,000FA$4,500,000
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Canning, Griffinrhp-s2017247295.0752 / 3Wasserman1 y/$4.25M (25)$4,250,000FA$4,250,000
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Taylor, Tyroneof2012292314.0930 / 3Wasserman1 y/$3.025M (25)$3,025,000A3FA$3,025,000
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Siri, Josecf2012DOM293.0150 / 31 y/$2.4M (25)$2,400,000A2A3FA$2,400,000
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Megill, Tylorrhp20188230293.0311 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.975M (25)$1,975,000A2A3FA$1,975,000
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Raley, Brookslhp20096200375.0450 / 3Vanguard Spts1 y/$1.85M (25)+26 cl opt$1,500,000$0.350$1,850,000opt
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Torrens, Luisc2012VEN294.1050 / 3ISE1 y/$1.5M (25)$1,500,000A4FA$1,500,000
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Madrigal, Nick2b201814284.0872 / 3Wasserman1 y/$1.35M (25)$1,350,000A4FA$1,350,000
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Smith, Drewrhp2015399316.0343 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$1M (25)+26 cl opt$1,000,000FA$1,000,000opt
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Garrett, Reedrhp201416486321.1431 / 3Elite Spts1 y/$950,000 (25)$950,000A1A2A3A4$950,000
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Young, Dannylhp20158242310.1600 / 3Dynamic Spts1 y/$825,000 (25)$825,000$825,000
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Álvarez, Franciscoc2018VEN232.0063 / 3Rimas Spts1 y/$795,000 (25)$709,715A1A2A3FA$709,715
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Vientos, Mark3b2017259251.1020 / 3Roc Nation Spts1 y/$778,750 (25)$778,750A1A2A3$778,750
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Brazoban, Huascarrhp2011DOM352.0233 / 31 y/$778,000 (25)$706,763A1A2A3FA$706,763
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Baty, Brett3b2019112251.0882 / 31 y/$774,000 (25)$732,639A1A2A3$732,639
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Kranick, Maxrhp201611345272.0111 / 4Ballengee1 y/$771,000 (25)$740,070A1A2A3A4$740,070
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Acuña, Luisangelss2018VEN230.0161 / 3Magnus Spts1 y/$766,000 (25)$603,749$603,749
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Mauricio, Ronnyss2017DOM241.0311 / 3Rimas Spts1 y/$766,000 (25)$712,989A1A2A3$712,989
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Scott, Christianrhp20215142260.1162 / 3Klutch Spts1 y/$764,500 (25)$764,500$764,500
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Senger, Haydenc201824710280.0003 / 31 y/$760,000 (25)$361,423$361,423
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Carrillo, Alexrhp2019USA280.0003 / 3$339,140$339,140
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Devenski, Chrisrhp201125771348.0203 / 3Suarez, Gomez & Assoc$330,645$330,645
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Garza, Justinrhp20158244310.1572 / 3$112,817$112,817
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Hagenman, Justinrhp201823704280.0003 / 3$277,462$277,462
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Hamel, Domrhp2021381260.0003 / 3$44,143$44,143
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Helsley, Ryanrhp20155161305.1052 / 3Wasserman1 y/$8.2M (25)$2,645,161FA$2,645,161
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Herget, Kevinrhp2013391,175340.1021 / 3$190,949$190,949
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McLean, Nolanrhp2023391230.0003 / 3$179,785$179,785
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Mullins, Cedriccf201513403305.0782 / 3Cope Spts Mgt1 y/$8.725M (25)$2,767,608FA$2,767,608
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Núñez, Dednielrhp2016DOM291.1312 / 3$593,073A1A2A3$593,073
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Pintaro, Jonathanrhp2024USA270.0003 / 3$67,368$67,368
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Rogers, Tylerrhp201310312345.0343 / 3Frontline1 y/$5.25M (25)$1,693,548FA$1,693,548
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Soto, Gregorylhp2014263305.1021 / 3Munger Eng English (Willie Joe Ronda)1 y/$5.35M (25)$1,869,624FA$1,869,624
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Suero, Wanderrhp2010DOM333.1571 / 3$109,677A3A4FA$109,677
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Tong, Jonahrhp-s20227209220.0003 / 3$126,667$126,667
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Waddell, Brandonlhp20155157310.1151 / 3Republik Spts$335,788$335,788
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Warren, Austinrhp20186181292.1351 / 3Ballengee1 y/$785,000 (25) $241,273$241,273
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Young, Jared1b-of201715465290.0612 / 31 y/$1.15M (25) $705,645$705,645
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Castillo, Joséclaimed by Seattle 9/3/25$278,763$278,763
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Adcock, Tyoutrighted 8/28/25$96,638$96,638
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Blackburn, Paulreleased 8/18/25, less NYA portion$3,890,645$3,890,645
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Garcia, Ricoclaimed by Baltimore 8/5/25$130,645$130,645
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Butto, Josétraded to San Francisco 7/30/25$531,266$531,266
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Tidwell, Bladetraded to San Francisco 7/30/25$85,978$85,978
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Lovelady, Richardoutrighted 7/21/25$150,538$150,538
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Alonso, PeteAll Star award bonus$100,000$100,000
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Díaz, EdwinAll Star award bonus$50,000$50,000
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Lindor, FranciscoAll Star award bonus$50,000$50,000
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Jankowski, Travisoutrighted 7/13/25$112,903$112,903
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Pop, Zachoutrighted 7/10/25$29,032$29,032
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Zuber, Tylerclaimed by Miami 7/9/25$144,387$144,387
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Poche, Colinoutrighted 7/1/25$37,634$37,634
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Azocar, Joséoutrighted 5/28/25$188,710$188,710
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Cabrera, Génesisoutrighted 5/26/25$209,677$209,677
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Ureña, Joséoutrighted 5/1/25 $53,763$53,763
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Reid-Foley, Seanoutrighted 3/6/25$386,875$386,875
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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$322,637,762
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$337,308,193$245.121$173.093$115.853$114.853
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$340,926,256$260.831$193.831$126.017$126.517
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Competitive 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
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($16.831)$53.169$56.169$127.483
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Projected Competitive Balance Tax (fourth-time payor in 2025)Rates 50% / 62% / 95% / 110%$85,318,882
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Mets CBT History
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2024: $97,115,609 tax on CBT payroll of $347,650,554 with $233M, $257M, $277M, $297M thresholds and rates of 50, 62, 95, 110 percent as a third-time payor.
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2023: $100,781,932 tax on CBT payroll of $374,676,003 with $233M threshold and rates of 30, 32, 62.5 and 80 percent as a second-time payor.
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2022: $30,773,938 tax on CBT payroll of $299,842,423 with $230M threshold and rates of 20, 32, 62.5 and 80 percent as a first-time payor.
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From 2000-2021, the Mets payroll did not exceed the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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1999: The Mets payroll exceeded the $71,500,000 threshold and the club paid a competitive balance tax of $1,137,992.
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Notes on Mets Deferral Estimates
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* Francisco LindorLabor Relations present value: $328,156,029 (4.00% discount rate). Competitve Balance Tax present value: $341,000,000 (not discounted).
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* Sean ManaeaLabor Relations present value: $59,136,311 (9.00% discount rate). Competitive Balance Tax present value: $66,029,194 (3.70% discount rate).
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* Edwin DiazLabor Relations present value: $86,891,871 (7.00% discount rate). Competitive Balance Tax present value: $93,191,927 (3.28% discount rate).