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What to know about MLB's draft overhaul proposal

Major League Baseball owners want to restructure the amateur draft by adding an international draft and removing high school eligibility. This plan stops high school athletes from signing with major league teams directly. A new CBA proposal also suggests a 50/50 revenue split between players and owners.

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A new proposal for a 50/50 revenue split between owners and players has been introduced.

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  1. MLB Owners Propose Draft Overhaul and New Revenue Split

    Major League Baseball owners want to restructure the amateur draft by adding an international draft and removing high school eligibility. This plan stops high school athletes from signing with major league teams directly. A new CBA proposal also suggests a 50/50 revenue split between players and owners.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The latest CBA proposal features a 50/50 revenue split between owners and players.
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  2. MLB Proposes Major Draft Overhaul During CBA Talks

    Major League Baseball owners have proposed a restructuring of the amateur draft system. The plan includes the creation of an international draft and the removal of high school eligibility. These changes would prevent high school players from signing directly with major league teams.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB owners proposed a restructuring of the current draft system.
    • The proposal includes the creation of an international draft.
    • The plan would ban high school players from signing with major league teams.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The proposal would slash bonuses.
    • The changes may affect draft order and eligibility rules.
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  3. MLB Proposes Major Amateur Draft Overhaul in CBA Talks

    Major League Baseball has proposed sweeping changes to its draft system during CBA negotiations. The plan includes the creation of an international draft and the removal of high school eligibility. The Players Association and some players have criticized the proposal.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB proposed a draft overhaul that would eliminate high school eligibility.
    • The league's proposal includes the creation of an international draft.
    • The proposal was presented to the Players Association during CBA negotiations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The overhaul would cut the number of rounds in the draft event.
    • Draft picks would be tradable and come with hard slot bonuses.
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