The 2017 payroll, using the luxury-tax calculations, is expected to be at the same level as it was in 2016. The Phillies have guaranteed a total of $50.3 million this winter in average annual value to Herrera, Jeremy Hellickson, Howie Kendrick, Joaquin Benoit, Pat Neshek and Andres Blanco. They have three players eligible for salary arbitration (Jeanmar Gomez, Freddy Galvis and Cesar Hernandez) and should fill the rest of the roster with players near the major-league minimum. Add in other costs, including buyouts and benefits, and the Phillies' current projection is around $100 million.