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SAINT LOUIS
Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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CARDINALS$146,678,167$75.000$38.000$0.000$0.000$163,317,055$87.722$68.222$20.667$21.167
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Projected 2024 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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Arenado, Nolan3b20092593411.1553 / 3Wasserman8 y/$260M (19-26)+'27 extn$32,000,000$27.000$15.000$30,555,555$30.555$30.555
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Gray, Sonnyrhp-s20111183511.0612 / 3McKinnis Sports3 y/$75M (24-26)+27 cl opt$25,000,000$35.000$5.000$25,000,000$25.000opt
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Contreras, Willson1b-dh2009VEN338.1082 / 3Octagon5 y/$87.5M (23-27)$18,000,000$18.000$18.000$17,500,000$17.500$17.500
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Mikolas, Milesrhp-s20097204368.0370 / 3Octagon3 y/$55.75M (23-25)$17,666,667FA$18,583,333
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Matz, Stevenlhp-s2009272349.0991 / 3Icon Sports4 y/$44M (22-25)$12,500,000FA$11,000,000
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Fedde, Erickrhp-s2014118325.0990 / 4Boras Corp.2 y/$15M (24-25)$7,500,000FA$7,500,000
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Helsley, Ryanrhp-c20155161305.1052 / 3Wasserman1 y/$8.2M (25)$8,200,000FA$8,200,000
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Donovan, Brendan2b20187213283.0002 / 3Bledsoe AgencyA1 ($3.3M-$2.85M)$3,075,000A2A3FA$3,075,000
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Nootbaar, Larslf20188243273.0762 / 3WassermanA1 ($2.95M-$2.45M)$2,700,000A2A3FA$2,700,000
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Romero, JoJolhp20164107284.0450 / 3PSI Sports1 y/$2.26M (25)$2,260,000A3FA$2,260,000
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Pallante, Andrerhp20194125262.1451 / 3WassermanA1 ($2.1M-$1.925M)$2,012,500A2A3A4FA$2,012,500
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King, Johnlhp201710314303.1451 / 31 y/$1.605M (25)$1,605,000A3A4FA$1,605,000
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Gorman, Nolaninf-dh2018119252.1142 / 3ExcelA1A2A3FA
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Burleson, Alecof20202s70262.0293 / 3BallengeeA1A2A3FA
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Liberatore, Matthew
lhp2018116251.1441 / 3Paragon SportsA1A2A3A4
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Thompson, Zacklhp-s2019119271.0721 / 4A1A2A3
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Winn, Masynss2020254231.0453 / 3A1A2A3
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Walker, Jordanrf2020121231.0441 / 3A1A2A3
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Herrera, Ivánc2016PAN251.0340 / 4A1A2A3
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Siani, Michaelof20184109251.0332 / 3ExcelA1A2A3
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O'Brien, Rileyrhp20178229301.0081 / 3A1A2A3
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Fernandez, Ryanrhp201823700271.0003 / 3A1A2A3
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Fermín, Joséss2015DOM260.1661 / 3
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Pagés, Pedroc20196185260.1662 / 3Paragon Sports
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Leahy, Kylerhp201817513280.1401 / 3
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Baker, Luken1b20182s75280.1221 / 3
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Muñoz, Rodderyrhp2018DOM250.0871 / 3
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Roycroft, Chrisrhp2022USA280.0832 / 3
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Scott II, Victorcf20225157240.0832 / 3
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Helman, Michael2b201811334290.0293 / 3
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Loutos, Ryanrhp2021USA260.0212 / 3
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Saggese, Thomasss-2b20205145230.0203 / 3
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McGreevy, Michaelrhp2021118240.0142 / 3
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Graceffo, Gordonrhp20215151250.0042 / 3
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Hence, Tinkrhp20202s63220.0003 / 3
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Koperniak, Mattof2020USA270.0003 / 3
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Robberse, Semrhp2019NLD230.0002 / 3
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Roby, Tekoahrhp2020386230.0003 / 3
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Svanson, Mattrhp202113392260.0003 / 3
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Arenado, Nolanpaid by Colorado in 2/21 trade($5,000,000)($5.000)($5,000,000)($5.000)
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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
$138,719,167
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$146,678,167$75.000$38.000$0.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$163,317,055$87.722$68.222$20.667$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
$77,682,945$156.278$178.778$229.333$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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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: $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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