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Sources: MLB proposes international draft as part of CBA talks

Major League Baseball has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of its amateur entry system. The plan introduces an international draft and seeks to ban high school players from signing with teams. These changes are part of ongoing CBA negotiations.

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New details emerge regarding the ban of high school players and the reduction of bonuses.

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  1. MLB Proposes International Draft and High School Signing Ban

    Major League Baseball has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of its amateur entry system. The plan introduces an international draft and seeks to ban high school players from signing with teams. These changes are part of ongoing CBA negotiations.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB proposed an overhaul of its amateur system including an international draft.
    • The proposal includes banning high school players from signing with major league teams.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The plan would slash bonuses.
    • The proposal includes raising the age for international amateurs.
    confidence 90%

  2. MLB Proposes International Draft and Amateur System Overhaul

    Major League Baseball is seeking a radical restructuring of the amateur draft as part of current CBA negotiations. The proposal includes the creation of an international draft. The league and the Players Association remain in conflict over these terms.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB proposed the implementation of an international draft during CBA negotiations.
    • The league is proposing radical changes to the amateur draft.
    • MLB and the MLB Players Association are currently negotiating the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.
    confidence 100%

  3. MLB Proposes International Draft and Amateur System Overhaul in CBA Talks

    Major League Baseball is proposing a significant restructuring of its amateur entry system during collective bargaining agreement negotiations. The plan includes the introduction of an international draft and the removal of high school eligibility. The union has rejected these proposals.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB proposed an international draft as part of new collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
    • The league proposal includes eliminating high school eligibility for the draft.
    • The current collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, 2026.
    • The union has slammed the league's proposals.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The proposal would raise draft eligibility to age 20 and cut rounds from 20 to 12.
    • The plan would slash amateur bonuses to $200 million.
    • Draft picks would include hard slot bonuses and be tradable.
    • The proposal includes raising the age for international amateurs.
    confidence 90%