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ATLANTA28-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2022$177,755,000 ( 9th)$206,280,000 ( 9th)$23,720,000
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BRAVES2021$131,400,310 (14th)$172,630,704 ( 13th)$37,369,296
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2020$ 57,713,264 (13th)$181,047,297 (10th)$26,952,703Estimates in italics
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PlayerPos.YearCountry / AgeMLSOpts Left 1/22*AgentLength / Total Value28-man roster - Salaries & pro-rated signing bonuses40-man roster - Competitive Balance Tax - AAV
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SignedRdPick7/1/221/1/222022202320242025202620222023202420252026
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Morton, Charlierhp-s200239538.23113.0100 / 3Jet Sports1 y/$20M (22)+23 cl opt$20,000,000opt$20,000,000opt
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Jansen, Kenleyrhp-c2004CUW34.27411.0732 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$16M (22)$16,000,000FA$16,000,000
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Ozuna, Marcelllf2008DOM31.2318.1241 / 3CAA4 yr/$65M (21-24)+25 opt$16,000,000$18.000$18.000$1.000$16,250,000$16.250$16.260opt
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AcuƱa, Ronaldlf2014VEN24.1953.1593 / 3Rep 18 yr/$100M (19-26)+27-28 opts$15,000,000$17.000$17.000$17.000$17.000$12,500,000$12.500$12.500$12.500$12.500
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Olson, Matt1b20121s4728.0944.1032 / 3Jet Spts8 yr/$168M (22-29)+30 cl opt$15,000,000$21.000$22.000$22.000$22.000$21,000,000$21.000$21.000$21.000$21.000
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Smith, Willlhp2008722932.3568.1551 / 3CAA3 yr/$40M (20-22)+23 cl opt$13,000,000$1.000$13,333,333opt
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Swanson, Dansbyss20151128.1405.0473 / 3Excel1 yr/$10M (22)$10,000,000FA$10,000,000
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Duvall, Adamrf20101134833.3005.1510 / 3CAA1 yr/$9.275M (22)$9,275,000FA$9,275,000
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Rosario, Eddielf2010413530.2766.1201 / 3Roc Nation2 yr/$18M (22-23)+24 cl opt$9,000,000$9.000opt$9,000,000$9.000opt
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d'Arnaud, Travisc20071s3733.1418.0441 / 3Wasserman2 yr/$16M (22-23)+24 opt$8,000,000$8.000opt$8,000,000$8.000opt
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Fried, Maxlhp-s20121728.1643.1481 / 3CAA1 yr/$6.85M (22)$6,850,000A3A4FA$6,850,000
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Albies, Ozzie2b2013CUW25.1754.0623 / 3SportsMeter7 yr/$35M (19-25)+26-27 opts$5,000,000$7.000$7.000$7.000$4.000$5,000,000$5.000$5.000$5.000opt
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McHugh, Collinrhp20081855435.0127.0851 / 3Moye Sports2 yr/$10M (22-23)+24 cl opt$4,000,000$5.000$1.000$5,000,000$5.000opt
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Riley, Austin3b20151s4125.0902.1383 / 3ALIGND1 yr/$3.95M (22)$3,950,000A2A3A4FA$3,950,000
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Jackson, Lukerhp20101s4530.3115.0190 / 3Beverly Hills1 yr/$3.6M (22)$3,600,000FA$3,600,000
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PiƱa, Mannyc2004VEN35.0266.0460 / 3Rep 12 yr/$8M (22-23)+24 cl opt$3,500,000$4.500opt$4,000,000$4.000opt
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Soroka, Mikerhp-s201512824.3313.1462 / 3ISE1 yr/$2.8M (22)$2,800,000A3A4FA$2,800,000
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Minter, A.J.lhp20152s7528.3023.1541 / 3Excel1 yr/$2.2M (22)$2,200,000A3A4FA$2,200,000
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Arcia, Orlandoss2010VEN27.3314.1120 / 3World Sports2 yr/$3M (22-23)+24 cl opt$1,600,000$1.300$0.100$1,500,000$1.500opt
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Jackson, Jayrhp2008928134.2480.1702 / 31 yr (21)+22 cl opt$1,500,000$1,500,000
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Matzek, Tylerlhp20061s3431.2553.0190 / 3GSE1 yr/$1.4M (22)$1,400,000A2A3$1,400,000
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Dickerson, Alexlf201139132.0365.1201 / 3Moye Sports1 yr/$1M (22)$1,000,000FA$1,000,000
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Heredia, Guillermoof2016CUB31.1514.1122 / 3Magnus Sports1 yr/$1M (22)$1,000,000FA$1,000,000
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O'Day, Darrenrhp2006USA39.25213.1031 / 3Ballengee 1 yr/$1M (22)$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Yates, Kirbyrhp2009USA35.0987.0210 / 3Beverly Hills2 yr/$8.25M (22-23)+24 cl opt$1,000,000$6.000$1.250$4,125,000$4.125opt
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Newcomb, Seanlhp-s201411529.0193.1210 / 3Klutch Spts1 yr/$900,000 (22)$900,000A2A3FA$900,000
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Thornburg, Tylerrhp201039633.2766.1150 / 3ACES1 yr/$900,000 (22)$900,000FA$900,000
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Wright, Kylerhp-s20171526.2721.0621 / 31 yr/$720,000 (22)$720,000A1A2A3$720,000
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Ynoa, Huascarrhp2014DOM24.0341.1601 / 31 yr/$720,000 (22)$720,000A1A2A3A4$720,000
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Anderson, Ianrhp20161324.0601.0943 / 3ACES1 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000A1A2A3$710,000
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Contreras, Williamc2015VEN24.1890.1122 / 31 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000$710,000
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Davidson, Tuckerlhp20161955926.0980.1302 / 3SSG1 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000$710,000
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Strider, Spencerrhp2020412623.2460.0033 / 31 yr/$710,000 (22)$710,000$710,000
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Demeritte, Travisof201313027.2750.1523 / 3ACES
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Elder, Brycerhp2020515623.0430.0003 / 3
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Lee, Dylanlhp20161029327.3340.0073 / 3
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Muller, Kylelhp201624424.2670.0352 / 3
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Rangel, Alanrhp2014MEX24.3140.0003 / 3
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Stephens, Jacksonrhp20121856228.0511.0000 / 3A1A2A3
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Tarnok, Freddyrhp201738023.2190.0003 / 3
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Toussaint, Toukirhp201411626.0112.0652 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3
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Waters, Drewof201724123.1830.0003 / 3
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Wilson, Brooksrhp2018720226.1080.0003 / 3
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Woods, Williamrhp20182368223.1840.0003 / 3
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0- to 3-yr bonus pool$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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40-man players-minors$2,250,000$2.250$2.250$2.250$2.250
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Est. Player Benefits$16,000,000$16.500$17.000$17.500$18.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll$206,280,000$106.792$75.677$59.917$55.417
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CB Tax Threshold$230,000,000$232.000$236.000$240.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
$23,720,000$125.208$160.323$180.083$188.583
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Running Payroll Total
$97.800$66.350$47.000$43.000
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28-man Opening Day Payroll
$177,755,000
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Braves CBT History
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Since 1998, the Braves payroll has not exceeded the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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1998: The Braves paid $495,625 in competitive balance tax.
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1997: The Braves paid $1,299,957 in competitive balance tax.
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Note on Option Years
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* Option figures are estimates, with 2020 not counted as an option year except in cases an arbitrator ruled otherwise.
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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 $16M 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: $232M $252/$272/$292. 2024: $236M $256/$276/$296. 2025: $240M $260/$280/$300. 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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