Alex Bregman's Deferrals Lower AAV to $30.9 Million (Maybe Less?) -

"There have been some conflicting reports about how Alex Bregman's contract structure impacts his average annual value, but I'm going with what the folks at Roster Resource calculated. As Bruce Levine may have reported, however, the deferrals in the deal will lower its net present value to $28 million for purposes of the team's competitive balance tax payroll. That's $2-3 million lower than initial estimates, and RR's recent update has the deal at nearly $30.9 million AAV."

"The estimate from RR is based on the structure of the $70 million in deferred payments, which the AP reported as $15 million in 2026 and '29, $10 million each in '27 and '28, and $20 million in 2030. That deferred money is due in eight installments on July 31 from 2034-41. Those installments will consist of $1.875 million each for '26 and '29, $1.25 million for '27 and '28, and $2.5 million for 2030. We all tracking so far?"

Conflicting calculations exist for Alex Bregman's contract average annual value and its competitive balance tax impact. Deferred payments reduce the deal's net present value for CBT to $28 million according to league sources, about $2–3 million below earlier estimates. Roster Resource's calculation yields a $30,893,902 AAV based on a reported $70 million deferral schedule. The deferrals include $15 million in 2026 and 2029, $10 million in 2027 and 2028, and $20 million in 2030, paid in eight July 31 installments from 2034–2041. Discrepancies may result from differing assumed interest rates or variations in the reported schedule. The Cubs sit roughly $470,000 below the first CBT penalty level.

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