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Projected 40-man Year-End Labor Relations PayrollsProjected 40-man Competitive Balance Payrolls
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ORIOLES$160,046,000$17.500$16.500$0.000$0.000$176,879,334$36.167$36.667$20.667$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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Eflin, Zachrhp-s20121s33318.0181 / 3O'Connell Spts3 y/$40M (23-25)$18,000,000FA$16,166,667
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O'Neill, Tylerlf2013385306.0591 / 3Boras Corp.3 y/$49.5M (25-27)$16,500,000$16.500$16.500FA$16,500,000$16.500$16.500
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Morton, Charlierhp-s20023954116.0100 / 3Wasserman1 y/$15M (25)$15,000,000FA$15,000,000
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Sugano, Tomoyukirhp-s2025JPN350.0003 / 3Wasserman1 y/$13M (25)$13,000,000FA$13,000,000
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Kittredge, Andrewrhp2011USA356.0701 / 3Paragon Sports1 y/$10M (25)+26 cl opt$9,000,000$1.000$9,000,000opt
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Mullins, Cedriccf201513403305.0782 / 3Cope Spts Mgt1 y/$8.725M (25)$8,725,000FA$8,725,000
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Sánchez, Garyc2009DOM328.0500 / 3MDR Spts1 y/$8.5M (25)$8,500,000$8,500,000
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Domínguez, Seranthony
rhp2011DOM306.1311 / 3Epitome Spts2 y/$7.25M (23-24)+25 cl opt$8,000,000$8,000,000
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O'Hearn, Ryan1b-of20148243316.0021 / 3Republik Spts1 y/$3.5M (24)+25 cl opt$8,000,000$8,000,000
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Mountcastle, Ryan1b20151s36284.1053 / 3Apex1 y/$6.787M (25)$6,787,000A3FA$6,787,000
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Rutschman, Adleyc201911273.0003 / 3Wasserman1 y/$5.5M (25)$5,500,000A2A3FA$5,500,000
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Soto, Gregorylhp2014263305.1021 / 3Munger Eng English (Willie Joe Ronda)1 y/$5.35M (25)$5,350,000FA$5,350,000
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Laureano, Ramónrf201416466305.1592 / 3Vayner Spts1 y/$4M (25)$4,000,000FA$4,000,000
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Mateo, Jorgess2012DOM305.0000 / 3Quality Control Spts1 y/$3.55M (25)+26 cl opt$3,550,000opt$3,550,000opt
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Urías, Ramón2b2010MEX314.0250 / 3CAA1 y/$3.15M (25)$3,150,000A3FA$3,150,000
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Kremer, Deanrhp-s201614431293.1122 / 3MVP Spts1 y/$2.95M (25)$2,950,000A2A3FA$2,950,000
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Rogers, Trevorlhp-s2017113274.0692 / 3PSI Sports1 y/$2.6M (25)$2,600,000A3FA$2,600,000
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Bradish, Kylerhp-s20184121282.1602 / 31 y/$2.35M (25)$2,350,000A2A3A4FA$2,350,000
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Pérez, Cionellhp2016CUB294.0850 / 3Octagon1 y/$1.2M (24)+25 cl opt$2,200,000A3FA$2,200,000
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Wells, Tylerrhp-s201615453303.1322 / 3Wasserman1 y/$2.075M (25)$2,075,000A3A4FA$2,075,000
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Akin, Keeganlhp2016254304.0832 / 31 y/$1.475M (25)$1,475,000A3FA$1,475,000
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Bautista, Felixrhp-c2012DOM303.0003 / 3JNP Group2 y/$2M (24-25)$1,000,000A2A3FA$1,000,000
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Carlson, Dylancf20161s33264.1043 / 3ALIGND1 y/$975,000 (25)$975,000A3FA$975,000
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Cano, Yennierrhp2019CUB312.0652 / 3A1A2A3FA
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Baker, Bryanrhp201611320302.0490 / 3Warner SptsA1A2A3FA
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Henderson, Gunnarss2019242242.0363 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Suarez, Albertrhp-s2006VEN352.0190 / 3Peter GreenbergA1A2A3FA
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Cameron, Dazof20151s37281.1621 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3FA
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Rodriguez, Graysonrhp2018111251.1292 / 3Boras Corp.A1A2A3A4
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Westburg, Jordanss20201s30261.0983 / 3
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Cowser, Coltonof202115251.0432 / 3
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Kjerstad, Hestonof202012250.1373 / 3
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Kriske, Brooksrhp20166188310.1210 / 3
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Povich, Cadelhp-s2021398250.0802 / 3
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Holliday, Jackson2b202211210.0782 / 3Boras Corp.
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Selby, Colinrhp201816474270.0661 / 3
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Mayo, Coby3b20204103230.0432 / 3
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McDermott, Chayce
rhp20214c132260.0012 / 3
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Gonzalez, Luislhp2010DOM330.0003 / 3
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Strowd, Kaderhp201912348270.0003 / 3
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Young, Brandonrhp2020USA260.0003 / 3
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Rivera, EmmanuelDFA 1/31/25$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Domínguez, Seranthony
CBT credit, 2025 unpaid buyout($500,000)
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Pre-arbitration players3$2,400,000$2,400,000
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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$152,087,000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll$160,046,000$17.500$16.500$0.000$0.000
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Projected 40-man CBT Payroll$176,879,334$36.167$36.667$20.667$21.167
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CB Tax Threshold$241 / $261 / $281 / $301$241,000,000$244.000$247.000$250.000$254.000
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Amount under threshold$64,120,666$207.833$210.333$213.333$232.83
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2025)
Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$0
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Orioles CBT History
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The Orioles 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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