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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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GUARDIANS$95,896,000$48.900$28.000$25.000$0.000$119,505,524$60.310$42.060$40.810$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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Ramírez, José3b2009DOM3210.0741 / 3Republik Spts7 y/$141M (22-28)$19,000,000$21.000$23.000$25.000FA$20,142,857$20.143$20.143$20.143
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Santana, Carlos1b-dh2004DOM3914.1151 / 3Octagon1 y/$12M (25)$12,000,000FA$12,000,000
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Bieber, Shanerhp-s20164122306.0972 / 3Rosenhaus Spts2 y/$26M (25-26)$10,000,000$16.000FA$13,000,000$13.000
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Thomas, Lanerf20145144295.0141 / 3Wasserman1 y/$7.825M (25)$7,825,000FA$7,825,000
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Sewald, Paulrhp201210320356.0720 / 3ISE1 y/$7M (25)+26 m opt$6,000,000$1.000$7,000,000opt
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Clase, Emmanuelrhp-c2015DOM274.0593 / 3Nova Spts5 yr/$20M (22-26)+27-28 opts$4,900,000$6.400$2.000$4,000,000$4.000opt
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Kwan, Stevenlf20185163273.0003 / 3CAA1 y/$4.175M (25)$4,175,000A2A3FA$4,175,000
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Hedges, Austinc2011282328.1662 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$4M (25)$4,000,000FA$4,000,000
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Stephan, Trevorrhp2017392294.0003 / 3PSI Spts4 y/$10M (23-26)+27-28 opts$2,300,000$3.500$1.250$2,500,000$2.500opt
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Lively, Benrhp-s20134135332.1330 / 3Meister Spts1 y/$2.25M (25)$2,250,000A2A3A4FA$2,250,000
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McKenzie, Tristonrhp-s20151s42273.1681 / 3Octagon1 y/$1.95M (25)$1,950,000A3FA$1,950,000
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Hentges, Samlhp20144128283.1570 / 3Warner Spts1 y/$1.337M (25)$1,337,000A3A4FA$1,337,000
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Freeman, Tylerss20172s71262.0461 / 3Paragon SptsA1A2A3FA
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Brennan, Willof20198250272.0152 / 3CAAA1A2A3FA
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Bibee, Tannerrhp-s20215156262.0003 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Fry, Davidc-inf20187215291.1543 / 3A1A2A3A4
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Arias, Gabrielss2016VEN251.1240 / 3Klutch SptsA1A2A3A4
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Ortiz, Luisrhp2018DOM261.1212 / 3Equity BaseballA1A2A3A4
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Naylor, Boc2018129251.1132 / 3ISEA1A2A3
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Williams, Gavinrhp-s2021123251.1033 / 3A1A2A3
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Allen, Loganlhp-s2020256261.0932 / 3A1A2A3
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Herrin, Timlhp201829883281.0772 / 3A1A2A3
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Gaddis, Hunterrhp20195160271.0731 / 3A1A2A3
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Rocchio, Brayanss2017VEN241.0371 / 3Rimas SptsA1A2A3
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Smith, Caderhp201716466261.0003 / 3A1A2A3
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Cecconi, Sladerhp20201s33260.1551 / 3
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Schneemann, Daniel
3b2018331,003280.1203 / 3
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Martínez, Angelss2018DOM230.1181 / 3
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Noel, Jhonkensy1b-3b2017DOM230.0961 / 3
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Manzardo, Kyle1b2021263240.0732 / 3
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Sabrowski, Eriklhp201814411270.0333 / 3
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Cantillo, Joeylhp201716468250.0311 / 3
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Rodriguez, Johnathan
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Walters, Andrewrhp2023
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Aleman, Francorhp202110306250.0003 / 3
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Brito, Juanss2018DOM230.0001 / 3
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Enright, Nicrhp201920610280.0003 / 3
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Espino, Danielrhp2019124240.0002 / 3
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Halpin, Peteycf2020395230.0003 / 3
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Nikhazy, Douglhp2021258250.0003 / 3
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Straw, Mylesoutrighted 11/1/24, paid in 1/17/25 trade$1,000,000$1.000$1.750$1,000,000$1.000$1.750
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Pre-arbitration players14$11,200,000$11,200,000
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Injured Players7$5,355,000$5,355,000
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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$87,937,000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$95,896,000$48.900$28.000$25.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$119,505,524$60.310$42.060$40.810$21.167
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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
$121,494,476$183.690$204.940$207.940$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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Guardians CBT History
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The Guardians 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: $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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