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CHICAGO
Projected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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CUBS$225,455,528$140.750$136.250$43.250$27.000$239,731,243$150.370$150.870$58.703$45.953
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Projected 2024 CB tax:$546,249
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PlayerPos.YearRdPickAgeMLSOptsAgentLength / Total ValueProjected 40-man Year-End Payrolls (salary+pro-rated bonus)Projected 40-man CB Tax Payrolls (average annual value)
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Bellinger, Codycf20134124286.1603 / 3Boras Corp.3 yr/$80M (24-26)$27,500,000$27.500$25.000$26,666,667$26.667$26.667
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Swanson, Dansbyss201511307.0473 / 3Excel7 yr/$177M (23-29)$26,000,000$28.000$28.000$28.000$27.000$25,285,714$25.286$25.286$25.286$25.286
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Happ, Ianlf201519296.0362 / 3Excel3 yr/$61M (24-26)$21,000,000$21.000$19.000FA$20,333,333$20.333$20.333
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Suzuki, Seiyarf2022JPN292.0003 / 3Wasserman5 yr/$85M (22-26)$21,000,000$19.000$19.000FA$17,000,000$17.000$17.000
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Taillon, Jamesonrhp-s201012327.1101 / 3Excel4 yr/$68M (23-26)$18,000,000$18.000$18.000FA$17,000,000$17.000$17.000
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Hendricks, Kylerhp-s20118264349.0813 / 3Wasserman4 yr/$55.5M (20-23)+24 opt$16,500,000FA$16,500,000
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Hoerner, Nico2b2018124274.0142 / 3Apex3 yr/$35M (24-26)$11,500,000$11.500$12.000$11,666,667$11.667$11.667
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Smyly, Drewlhp20102683511.1432 / 3Frontline2 yr/$19M (23-24)+25 m opt$10,500,000$2.500$11,500,000opt
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Imanaga, Shotalhp-s2024JPN300.0003 / 3Octagon4 yr/$53M (24-27)+opt$9,250,000$13.250$15.250$15.250opt$13,250,000$13.250$13.250$13.250opt
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Steele, Justinlhp-s20145139282.1430 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$4M (24)$4,000,000A2A3A4FA$4,000,000
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Paredes, Isaac3b2015MEX252.1600 / 3CAA1 yr/$3.4M (24)$1,169,892A2A3A4FA$1,169,892
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Wisdom, Patrick3b-1b20121s52323.0583 / 3Apex1 yr/$2.725M (24)$2,725,000A2A3FA$2,725,000
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Alzolay, Adbertrhp-s2012VEN293.0500 / 31 yr/$2.11M (24)$2,110,000A2A3FA$2,110,000
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Armstrong, Shawnrhp201118548335.1130 / 3ISE1 yr/$2.05M (24)$330,645FA$330,645
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López, Jorgerhp2011270315.1020 / 3Wasserman1 yr/$2M (24)$373,978FA$373,978
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Tauchman, Mikecf201310289333.1430 / 3Meister Spts1 yr/$1.95M (24)$1,950,000A3A4FA$1,950,000
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Almonte, Yencyrhp201217537304.1430 / 3Rosenhaus Spts1 yr/$1.9M (24)$1,900,000A3FA$1,900,000
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Madrigal, Nick2b201814273.1633 / 31 yr/$1.81M (24)$1,810,000A3A4FA$1,810,000
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Merryweather, Julian
rhp20145158323.1090 / 31 yr/$1.175M (24)$1,175,000A2A3FA$1,175,000
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Pearson, Naterhp2017128273.0051 / 3Excel1 yr/$800,000 (24)$279,570A2A3FA$279,570
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Assad, Javierrhp2015MEX261.0272 / 31 yr/$755,000 (24)$755,000A1A2A3$755,000
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Amaya, Miguelc2015PAN250.1300 / 31 yr/$746,500 (24)$746,500$746,500
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Mastrobuoni, Miles2b201614420280.1402 / 31 yr/$746,000 (24)$343,165$343,165
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Busch, Michael2b2019131260.0452 / 31 yr/$741,500 (24)$741,500$741,500
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Wicks, Jordanlhp2021121240.0373 / 31 yr/$741,500 (24)$741,500$741,500
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Kilian, Calebrhp20198236270.0201 / 31 yr/$740,500 (24)$560,529$560,529
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Little, Lukelhp20204117230.1403 / 31 yr/$740,500 (24)$577,365$577,365
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Alcántara, Kevinof2018DOM210.0002 / 31 yr (24)$137,251$137,251
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Arias, Michaelrhp2019DOM220.0003 / 31 yr (24)$60,300$60,300
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Bethancourt, Christian
c2008PAN324.0380 / 3Boras Corp.1 yr/$2.05M (24)$262,581A3FA$262,581
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Brewer, Coltenrhp20114122312.0691 / 31 yr (24)$660,430A1A2A3FA$660,430
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Brown, Benrhp201733983240.0002 / 31 yr (24)$733,340$733,340
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Canario, Alexanderof2016DOM240.0310 / 31 yr (24)$220,503$220,503
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Crow-Armstrong, Pete
of2020119220.0213 / 31 yr (24)$620,116$620,116
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Davis, Brennenof2018262240.0002 / 31 yr (24)$120,600$120,600
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Herget, Jimmyrhp20156175302.1521 / 31 yr (24)$66,237A1A2A3FA$66,237
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Hodge, Porterrhp201913402230.0003 / 31 yr (24)$513,433$513,433
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Hollowell, Gavinrhp20196189260.0872 / 31 yr (24)$27,969$27,969
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Knight, Calebc2018USA280.0003 / 31 yr (24)$4,086$4,086
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Mervis, Matt1b2020USA260.0412 / 31 yr (24)$157,231$157,231
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Miller, Tysonrhp20164134280.0850 / 31 yr (24)$556,989$556,989
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Neely, Jackrhp202111333240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$90,032$90,032
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Palencia, Danielrhp2020VEN240.0903 / 31 yr (24)$300,426$300,426
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Paredes, Enolirhp2015DOM281.1030 / 31 yr (24)$28,226A1A2A3$28,226
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Roberts, Ethanrhp20184128262.0003 / 31 yr (24)$343,862A1A2A3FA$343,862
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Thompson, Keeganrhp20173105292.0341 / 31 yr (24)$637,273A1A2A3FA$637,273
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Vazquez, Luisss201714435240.0003 / 31 yr (24)$232,052$232,052
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Wesneski, Haydenrhp-s20196195261.0082 / 31 yr (24)$673,508A1A2A3$673,508
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Wingenter, Treyrhp201517507304.0171 / 3Ballengee1 yr/$1.2M (24)$172,581A3FA$172,581
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Smyly, Drewbuyout for 2025, paid 11/2/24$2,500,000$2,500,000
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López, Jorgebonus, innings (prorated)$426,720$426,720
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Armstrong, Shawnreleased 9/26/24$297,581$297,581
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Nido, Tomásreleased 8/30/24$290,430$290,430
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Bote, Davidoutrighted 8/25/24$5,510,000$3,000,000
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Neris, Hectorelected FA, less Houston portion$8,852,796$8,852,796
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Leiter Jr., Markpaid before 7/30/24 trade to NY Yankees$1,000,000$1,000,000
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Bigge, Hunterpaid before 7/28/24 trade to Tampa Bay$39,697$39,697
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Morel, Christopherpaid before 7/28/24 trade to Tampa Bay$503,086$503,086
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Tinoco, Jesuspaid before 7/30/24 claim by Miami$44,355$44,355
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Nittoli, Vinnyoutrighted 7/1/24$19,892$19,892
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Gomes, Yanreleased 6/21/24$6,000,000$6,000,000
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Cuas, Josepaid before 6/23/24 claim by Toronto$168,968$168,968
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Lovelady, Richardpaid before 5/18/24 trade to Tampa Bay$81,720$81,720
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Miller, Tysonpaid to Seattle, 5/13/24 trade$50,000$50,000
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Cooper, Garrettpaid before 4/27/24 trade to Boston$282,258$282,258
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Gomes, Yancredit for unpaid buyout($1,000,000)
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Hendricks, Kylecredit for unpaid buyout($1,500,000)
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Stroman, MarcusCBT adjustment for 2024 opt-out$2,666,667
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Barnhart, Tuckerreleased 8/20/23$2,510,000$2,510,000
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Mancini, Treyreleased 8/3/23$7,000,000$7,000,000
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0- to 3-year bonus pool
$1,666,667$1.667$1.667$1.667$1.667
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Estimated Player Benefits
$17,000,000$17.500$18.000$18.500$19.000
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Projected 26-man Opening Day Payroll
$214,430,500$140.750$136.250$43.250$27.000
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Projected 40-man Year-End Payroll
$225,455,528$140.750$136.250$43.250$27.000
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Projected 40-man CB Tax Payroll
$239,731,243$150.370$150.870$58.703$45.953
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Competitive Balance Tax Threshold
 $237 / $257 / $277 / $297$237,000,000$241.000$244.000$244.000$244.000
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Amount under threshold
($2,731,243)$90.630$93.130$185.297$198.047
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Projected CB Tax (first-time payor in 2024)Rates 20% / 32% / 62.5% / 80%$546,249
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Cubs CBT History
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2021-23: The Cubs CBT payrolls did not exceed MLB's competitive balance threshold.
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2020: $2,480,775 tax on CBT payroll of $216,269,251 with $208M threshold, 30 percent rate as a second-time payor. (MLB suspended the tax for 2020.)
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2019: $7,583,846 tax on CBT payroll of $237,199,519 with $206M threshold, 20 percent rate as first-time payor, 12 percent surtax for amount above $226M.
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2017-18: The Cubs CBT payrolls did not exceed the threshold for MLB's competitive balance tax.
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2016: $2,960,647 tax on CBT payroll of $205,917,980 with $189M threshold, 17.5 percent rate as a first-time payor.
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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: $740,000 / $60,300. 0.001+ MLS: $740,000 / $120,600. 1+ MLS: $750,000 / $180,900. 2+ MLS: $760,000 / $241,200. 3+ MLS: $800,000 - $2M
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