Overview
- Following the Kazuma Okamoto signing, Toronto’s CBT payroll sits just over $300 million.
- Crossing the $244 million threshold triggers a 30% tax, with an additional 60% surcharge if spending tops $304 million.
- Any Kyle Tucker deal would cost far more than his salary due to taxes, though not as a simple 90% add-on.
- The Blue Jays expect potential relief next year with major deals for George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Daulton Varsho coming off the books.
- Toronto seeks a cornerstone outfielder for the future and prefers internal development over prospect-heavy trades to balance top-end spending.