Yankees news: MLB drops bombshell CBA terms
MLB has introduced a new collective bargaining agreement proposal featuring strict limits on free agent contracts and a draft overhaul. The league suggests a maximum five-year term for players changing teams and an increase in minimum salaries. The MLBPA has responded with its own roster rule proposals as tensions rise between players and owners.
What changed
The league introduced new caps on free agent contract length and total value.
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MLB Proposes Major Free Agency and Draft Overhauls in New CBA Offer
confidence 90%MLB has introduced a new collective bargaining agreement proposal featuring strict limits on free agent contracts and a draft overhaul. The league suggests a maximum five-year term for players changing teams and an increase in minimum salaries. The MLBPA has responded with its own roster rule proposals as tensions rise between players and owners.
What's confirmed:
- MLB proposes a maximum five-year deal for free agents changing teams.
- The latest CBA proposal includes an increase to the minimum salary.
- MLB seeks to limit the length and total dollars of free agent contracts.
- The MLBPA has submitted its own proposals regarding roster rules.
Still unconfirmed:
- The league's proposal included "hometown" caps on contracts.