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CHICAGO28-man OD payroll40-man CB Tax payrollTax Space
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2022$193,370,219 ( 7th)$211,722,401 ( 7th)$18,277,599
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WHITE SOX2021$128,716,666 ( 15th)$177,837,827 (10th)$32,162,173
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2022$ 50,204,444 (17th)$178,251,672 (12th)$29,748,328Estimates 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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Abreu, José1b2013CUB35.1538.0003 / 3ISE3 yr/$50M (20-22)$19,131,153FA$16,666,667
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Lynn, Lancerhp-s20081s3935.05010.1193 / 3Excel2 y/$38M (22-23)+24 opt$18,500,000$18.500$1.000$19,000,000$19.000opt
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Grandal, Yasmanic201011233.2359.1151 / 3Wasserman4 yr/$73M (20-23)$18,250,000$18.250FA$18,250,000$18.250
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Keuchel, Dallaslhp-s2009722134.1819.0312 / 3Boras Corp.3 yr/$55.5M (20-22)+23 cl opt$18,000,000$1.500$18,500,000opt
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Pollock, A.J.cf200911734.2099.0522 / 3Excel4 yr/$55M (19-22)+23 plyr opt$14,500,000$10.000$10,000,000$10.000
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Moncada, Yoán2b-3b2015CUB27.0354.1062 / 3Movement Mgt5 yr/$70M (20-24)+25 cl opt$13,800,000$17.800$24.800$14,000,000$14.000$14.000opt
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Hendriks, Liamrhp2007AUS33.1417.1640 / 3ALIGND3 yr/$54M (21-23)+24 opt$13,333,333$14.333$15.000$18,000,000$18.000opt
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Anderson, Timss201311729.0085.1153 / 3Reynolds Sports6 yr/$25M (17-22)+23-24 opts$9,500,000opt$4,166,667opt
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Graveman, Kendallrhp2013823531.1926.0781 / 3Sports One3 yr/$24M (22-24)$8,000,000$8.000$8.000FA$8,000,000$8.000$8.000
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Kelly, Joerhp200939834.0229.0291 / 3ACES2 yr/$17M (22-23)+24 cl opt$8,000,000$9.000$8,500,000$8.500opt
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Giolito, Lucasrhp-s201211627.3524.0801 / 3CAA1 yr/$7.45M (22)$7,450,000A3FA$7,450,000
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Jiménez, Eloyrf2013CUB25.2163.0002 / 3Rep 16 yr/$43M (19-24)+25-26 opts$7,333,333$10.333$13.833$3.000$7,166,667$7.167$7.167opt
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Robert, Luiscf2017CUB24.3322.0003 / 3Magnus Spts6 yr/$50M (20-25)+26-27 opts$6,000,000$9.500$12.500$15.000$2.000$8,333,333$8.333$8.333$8.333opt
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García, Leurycf-2b2007DOM31.1057.0250 / 3MDR Spts3 yr/$16.5M (22-24)$5,500,000$5.500$5.500$5,500,000$5.500$5.500
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Harrison, Josh2b2008619134.3589.1681 / 3MSM Spts1 yr/$5.5M (22)+23 cl opt$4,000,000$1.500$5,500,000opt
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Velasquez, Vincentrhp-s201025830.0246.0862 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$3M (22)$3,000,000FA$3,000,000
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López, Reynaldorhp-s2012DOM28.1784.0040 / 3CAA1 yr/$2.625M (22)$2,625,000A3FA$2,625,000
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Bummer, Aaronlhp20141955828.2833.1501 / 3O'Connell Spts5 yr/$16M (20-24)+25-26 opts$2,500,000$3.750$5.500$3,200,000$3.200$3.200opt
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Engel, Adamof20131957330.2044.0581 / 3Icon Spts1 yr/$2M (22)$2,000,000A3FA$2,000,000
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Crick, Kylerhp20111s4929.2134.0471 / 3BBI Spts1 yr/$1.25M (22)$1,250,000A3FA$1,250,000
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Cease, Dylanrhp2014616926.1852.0892 / 3ACES1 yr/$750,000 (22)$750,000A1A2A3FA$750,000
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Ruiz, Josérhp2011VEN27.2532.0480 / 31 yr/$720,000 (22)$720,000A1A2A3FA$720,000
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Kopech, Michaelrhp201413326.0622.0413 / 3CAA1 yr/$730,000 (22)$730,000A1A2A3FA$730,000
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McGuire, Reesec201311427.1212.0270 / 3Apex1 yr$722,400 (22)$722,400A1A2A3FA$722,400
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Mendick, Dannyss20152265228.2761.1522 / 31 yr/$714,000 (22)$714,000A1A2A3A4$714,000
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Burr, Ryanrhp2015513628.0351.1432 / 31 yr/$711,000 (22)$711,000A1A2A3A4$711,000
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Foster, Mattrhp20162059627.1551.1293 / 31 yr/$711,000 (22)$711,000A1A2A3A4$711,000
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Crochet, Garrettlhp202011123.0101.0283 / 31 yr/$715,000 (22)$715,000A1A2A3$715,000
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Vaughn, Andrew1b20191324.0891.0003 / 31 yr/$715,000 (22)$715,000A1A2A3$715,000
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Mercedes, Yermíndh-c2011DOM29.1370.1002 / 31 yr/$703,000 (22)$703,000$703,000
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Sheets, Gavin1b201724926.0690.0762 / 31 yr/$706,000 (22)$706,000$706,000
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Stiever, Jonathanrhp2018513825.0500.0282 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Burger, Jake3b201711126.0820.0242 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Banks, Tannerlhp20141852830.2500.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Sousa, Bennettlhp20181028827.0860.0003 / 31 yr/$700,000 (22)$700,000$700,000
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Haseley, Adamof20171826.0801.1322 / 3FrontlineA1A2A3A4
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Gonzalez, Romy2b20181852825.2980.0203 / 3
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Aybar, Yoanlhp2013DOM24.3630.0002 / 3
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Bilous, Jasonrhp20181337824.3240.0003 / 3
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Lambert, Jimmyrhp2016514627.2251.0072 / 3A1A2A3
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Severino, Andersonlhp2013DOM27.2870.0003 / 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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Estimated Player Benefits$16,000,000$16.500$17.000$17.500$18.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll$211,722,401$140.367$67.117$29.750$21.917
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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$18,277,599$91.633$168.883$210.250$222.083
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Running Payroll Total$193,370,219$127.966$86.133$18.000$2.000
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28-man Opening Day Payroll
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White Sox CBT History
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The White Sox payroll has never exceeded the threshold for MLB's 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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