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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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METS$171,954,000$103.850$90.100$55.600$54.600$183,709,366$119.855$107.855$74.717$75.217
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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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Lindor, Franciscoss201118319.1133 / 3SportsMeter10 yr/$341M (22-31)$34,100,000$34.100$34.100$34.100$34.100$33,800,314$33.800$33.800$33.800$33.800
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Díaz, Edwinrhp-c2012398318.1213 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$102M (23-27)+28 cl opt$21,500,000$18.500$18.500$1.000$18,638,385$18.638$18.638opt
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Marte, Starlingrf2007DOM3611.1622 / 3Klutch Spts4 yr/$78M (22-25)$20,750,000FA$19,500,000
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Nimmo, Brandonlf2011113328.0421 / 3Boras Corp.8 yr/$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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Senga, Kodairhp-s2023NPB322.0003 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$75M (23-27)$15,000,000$15.000$15.000$15,000,000$15.000$15.000
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Manaea, Seanlhp-s20131s34338.1573 / 3Boras Corp.2 yr/$28M (24-25)$13,500,000FA$14,000,000
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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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Maton, Philrhp201520597327.0470 / 3Paragon Spts1 yr/$6.5M (24)+25 cl opt$7.75 / $0.25opt
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Blackburn, Paulrhp-s20121s56315.0180 / 3Boras Corp.A3$4,300,000FA$4,300,000
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Peterson, Davidlhp-s2017120294.0891 / 3CAAA2$4,150,000A3FA$4,150,000
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Taylor, Tyroneof2012292314.0930 / 3WassermanA2$3,000,000A3FA$3,000,000
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Megill, Tylorrhp20188230293.0311 / 3WassermanA1$2,000,000A2A3FA$2,000,000
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Lucchesi, Joeylhp-s20164114325.1122 / 3CAAA3$1,700,000FA$1,700,000
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Stewart, DJof2015125313.1441 / 3Boras Corp.A2$1,700,000A3A4FA$1,700,000
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Young, Alexlhp2015242314.0850 / 3Wasserman MediaA3$1,275,000A4FA$1,275,000
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Torrens, Luisc2012VEN294.1050 / 3ISEA3$1,250,000A4FA$1,250,000
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Reid-Foley, Seanrhp2014249293.1330 / 3WassermanA1$875,000A2A3FA$875,000
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Covey, Dylanrhp20134131333.1380 / 3CAA1 yr/$850,000 (25)A3A4FA
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Zuber, Tylerrhp20176180302.1041 / 3Full Circle SptsA1A2A3FA
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Brazoban, Huascarrhp2011DOM352.0233 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Azocar, Josélf-cf2012VEN292.0220 / 3A1A2A3AF
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Álvarez, Franciscoc2018VEN232.0063 / 3Rimas SptsA1A2A3FA
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Garrett, Reedrhp201416486321.1431 / 3Elite SptsA1A2A3A4
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Kranick, Maxrhp201611345271.1431 / 3A1A2A3A4
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Núñez, Dednielrhp2016DOM291.1312 / 3A1A2A3
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Vientos, Mark3b2017259251.1020 / 3Roc Nation SptsA1A2A3
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Baty, Brett3b2019112251.0882 / 3A1A2A3
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Mauricio, Ronnyss2017DOM241.0311 / 3Rimas SptsA1A2A3
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Butto, Josérhp2017VEN270.1680 / 3
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Young, Dannylhp20158242310.1600 / 3Dynamic Spts
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Scott, Christianrhp20215142260.1162 / 3Klutch Spts
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Hartwig, Grantrhp2021USA270.1152 / 3
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Gage, Mattlhp201410298320.0630 / 3
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Acuña, Luisangelss2018VEN230.0161 / 3Magnus Spts
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Orze, Ericrhp20205150270.0102 / 3
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Ramírez, Alexof2019DOM220.0002 / 3
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Pre-arbitration players10$8,000,000$8,000,000
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40-man players in minors
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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$169,350,000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$171,954,000$103.850$90.100$55.600$54.600
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll$183,709,366$119.855$107.855$74.717$75.217
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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$57,290,634$124.145$139.145$142.145$178.783
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Projected Competitive Balance Tax (fourth-time payor in 2025)Rates 50% / 62% / 95% / 110%$0
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Mets CBT History
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2024: 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 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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