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SAINT LOUIS
Projected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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CARDINALS$180,134,160$111.167$75.000$38.500$0.000$218,974,226$124.305$87.722$68.222$20.667
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Projected 2024 CB tax:$0
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOptsAgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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Arenado, Nolan3b20092593310.1553 / 3Wasserman8 yr/$260M (19-26)+'27 extn$32,822,071$32.000$27.000$15.000$30,555,555$30.555$30.555$30.555
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Goldschmidt, Paul1b200982463612.0593 / 3Excel5 yr/$130M (20-24)$25,333,333FA$26,000,000
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Contreras, Willsonc2009VEN327.1082 / 3Octagon5 yr/$87.5M (23-27)$18,000,000$18.000$18.000$18.500$17,500,000$17.500$17.500$17.500
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Mikolas, Milesrhp-s20097204357.0370 / 3Octagon3 yr/$55.75M (23-25)$17,666,667$17.667FA$18,583,333$18.583
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Matz, Stevenlhp-s2009272338.0991 / 3Icon Spts4 yr/$44M (22-25)$12,500,000$12.500FA$11,000,000$11.000
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Gibson, Kylerhp-s20091223610.0391 / 3Rowley Spts1 yr/$13M (24)+25 cl opt$12,000,000$1.000$13,000,000opt
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Gray, Sonnyrhp-s20111183410.0612 / 3Bo McKinnis3 yr/$75M (24-26)+27 cl opt$10,000,000$25.000$35.000$5.000$25,000,000$25.000$25.000opt
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Lynn, Lancerhp-s20081s393712.1193 / 3Headline Spts1 yr/$11M (24)+25 cl opt$10,000,000$1.000$11,000,000opt
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Fedde, Erickrhp-s2014118314.0990 / 4Boras Corp.2 yr/$15M (24-25)$2,540,323$7.500FA$7,500,000$7.500
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Carpenter, Mattdh-1b2009133993811.1452 / 3SSG2 yr/$12M (23-24)$5,500,000FA$5,500,000
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Middleton, Keynanrhp2013395296.0231 / 3ACES1 yr/$6M (24)+25 cl opt$5,000,000$1.000$6,000,000opt
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Helsley, Ryanrhp-c20155161294.1052 / 3Ballengee1 yr/$3.8M (24)$3,800,000A3FA$3,800,000
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Kittredge, Andrewrhp2011USA345.0701 / 31 yr/$2,262,500 (24)$2,262,500FA$2,262,500
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Romero, JoJolhp20164107273.0450 / 3PSI Spts1 yr/$860,000 (24)$860,000A2A3FA$860,000
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Nootbaar, Larslf20188243262.0762 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$761,000 (24)$761,000A1A2A3FA$761,000
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Donovan, Brendan2b20187213272.0002 / 31 yr/$757,200 (24)$757,200A1A2A3FA$757,200
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Pallante, Andrerhp20194125251.1662 / 31 yr/$756,900 (24)$648,513A1A2A3A4$648,513
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Gorman, Nolaninf-dh2018119241.1393 / 31 yr/$755,550 (24)$631,969A1A2A3A4$631,969
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Thompson, Zacklhp-s2019119261.0451 / 31 yr/$750,850 (24)$264,796A1A2A3$264,796
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Burleson, Alecof20202s70251.0293 / 31 yr/$750,050 (24)$750,050A1A2A3$750,050
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Walker, Jordanrf2020121220.1492 / 31 yr/$747,450 (24)$343,031$343,031
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Liberatore, Matthew
lhp2018116240.1441 / 31 yr/$747,200 (24)$747,200$747,200
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Herrera, Ivánc2016PAN240.0631 / 41 yr/$743,150 (24)$595,880$595,880
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Winn, Masynss2020254220.0453 / 31 yr/$742,250 (24)$742,250$742,250
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Rom, Drewlhp20184115240.0442 / 31 yr/$742,200 (24)$742,200$742,200
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Siani, Michaelof20184109240.0332 / 31 yr/$741,650 (24)$741,650$741,650
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O'Brien, Rileyrhp20178229290.0091 / 31 yr/$740,450 (24)$687,130$687,130
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Fernandez, Ryanrhp201823700260.0003 / 31 yr/$740,000 (24)$740,000$740,000
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Scott II, Victorcf20225157230.0003 / 31 yr/$740,000 (24)$470,261$470,261
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Baker, Luken1b20182s75270.0812 / 31 yr (24)$257,134$257,134
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Fermín, Joséss2015DOM250.0702 / 31 yr/$743,500 (24)$436,960$436,960
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Graceffo, Gordonrhp20215151240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$41,437$41,437
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King, Johnlhp201710314292.1481 / 31 yr/$1.005M (24)$1,005,000A2A3A4FA$1,005,000
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Kloffenstein, Adamrhp2018388230.0003 / 31 yr (24)$433,039$433,039
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Leahy, Kylerhp201817513270.0172 / 31 yr (24)$462,185$462,185
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Loutos, Ryanrhp2021USA250.0003 / 31 yr (24)$112,549$112,549
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McGreevy, Michaelrhp2021118230.0003 / 31 yr (24)$67,282$67,282
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Pagés, Pedroc20196185250.0003 / 31 yr (24)$666,914$666,914
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Robberse, Semrhp2019NLD220.0003 / 31 yr (24)$60,300$60,300
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Roycroft, Chrisrhp2022USA27.0000.0003 / 31 yr (24)$292,495$292,495
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Saggese, Thomasss-2b2020514522.0000.0003 / 31 yr (24)$79,570$79,570
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Gibson, Kylebuyout for 2025, paid 10/31/24$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Lynn, Lancebuyout for 2025, paid 10/31/24$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Middleton, Keynanbuyout for 2025, paid 10/31/24$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Pham, Tommybonus, plate appearances (prorated)$82,659$82,659
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Pham, Tommypaid before 8/31/24 claim by Kansas City$548,387$548,387
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Armstrong, Shawnpaid before 8/30/24 claim by Chicago Cubs$352,688$352,688
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Crawford, Brandonreleased 8/20/24$2,000,000$2,000,000
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Robertson, Nickpaid before 8/13/24 claim by LA Angels$302,604$302,604
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Bosiokovic, JacobDFA 7/31/24$28,646$28,646
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Carlson, Dylanto Tampa Bay, 7/30/24 trade$98,387$98,387
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Carlson, Dylanpaid before 7/30/24 trade to Tampa Bay$1,566,667$1,566,667
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Raposo, NickDFA 7/29/24$19,628$19,628
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Pham, Tommyfrom Chicago White Sox, 7/29/24 trade($150,000)($150,000)
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Edman, Tommyfrom LA Dodgers, 7/29/24 trade($100,000)($100,000)
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Edman, Tommypaid before 7/29/24 trade to LA Dodgers$4,629,032$4,629,032
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Gallegos, Giovannyreleased 8/2/24$5,750,000$0.500$5,500,000
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Ingram, Koltonpaid before 7/2/24 waiver claim by SF$34,365$34,365
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Rivas III, Alfonsooutrighted 5/23/24$54,465$54,465
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Carpenter, Mattportion paid by Atlanta, San Diego($4,760,000)($4,760,000)
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Arenado, Nolanpaid by Colorado in 2/21 trade($5,000,000)($5.000)($5.000)($5,000,000)($5.000)($5.000)
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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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Estimated Player Benefits
$17,000,000$17.500$18.000$18.500$19.000
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$175,158,567$111.167$75.000$38.500$0.000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$180,134,160$111.167$75.000$38.500$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$218,974,226$124.305$87.722$68.222$20.667
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold
$237,000,000$241.000$244.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$18,025,774$116.695$156.278$175.778$223.333
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Cardinals CBT History
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The Cardinals payroll has 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: $740,000 / $60,300. 0.001+ MLS: $740,000 / $120,600. 1+ MLS: $750,000 / $180,900. 2+ MLS: $760,000 / $241,200. 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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