MLB proposes removing HS players from draft
Major League Baseball owners want to prevent high school players from signing with professional teams. The proposal includes a minimum age of 20 and reduced signing bonus spending. These terms are being debated as the collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of the 2026 season.
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New details emerge regarding cuts to signing bonus money and the timing of the current contract expiration.
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MLB Proposes Banning High School Players From Draft
confidence 90%Major League Baseball owners want to prevent high school players from signing with professional teams. The proposal includes a minimum age of 20 and reduced signing bonus spending. These terms are being debated as the collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of the 2026 season.
What's confirmed:
- MLB owners proposed eliminating high school players from the amateur draft.
- The proposal requires players to be at least 20 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- MLB owners intend to slash the money spent on signing bonuses.
- The current collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Player's Association expires at the end of the 2026 season.
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MLB Proposes Ban on High School Draft Picks
confidence 90%Major League Baseball owners have proposed eliminating high school players from the amateur draft. The plan requires players to be at least 20 years old. These changes are part of collective bargaining negotiations.
What's confirmed:
- MLB owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams.
- The proposal includes the addition of an international draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- The plan aims to slash money spent on signing bonuses.
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MLB Proposes Major Amateur Draft Overhaul
confidence 90%Major League Baseball has proposed a new amateur-entry system to the Players Association. The plan includes the creation of an international draft and significant changes to the domestic draft. These modifications are part of ongoing collective bargaining negotiations for a new agreement.
What's confirmed:
- MLB proposed an overhauled amateur draft system to the Players Association.
- The proposal includes the addition of an international draft.
- The plan proposes removing high school players from the draft.
- The proposal suggests shortening the draft from 20 rounds to 12 rounds.
Still unconfirmed:
- The proposed changes would require most high school prospects to spend at least two years in college or another developmental path before becoming eligible.