https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-proposes-contract-length-limits-no-deferralsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-proposes-contract-length-limits-no-deferralshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-proposes-contract-length-limits-no-deferrals#u20227Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:45:39 +0000Major League Baseball has submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal to the MLBPA. The plan seeks to limit free agent contract lengths and eliminate deferred payments. It also proposes a salary cap and floor alongside an increase in the minimum wage.What's confirmed:MLB proposed a maximum five-year contract limit for free agents changing teams.The latest proposal includes the elimination of deferred-money contracts.MLB is pushing for the implementation of a salary cap and a salary floor.The proposal includes an increase to the minimum salary.MLB seeks to shorten the time some pla