MLB labor negotiations: owners propose $245M salary cap
Key Questions
What salary cap did MLB owners propose?
Owners proposed a $245.3 million salary cap with a $171.2 million floor and 50 percent revenue sharing.
What other changes are in the owners' offer?
The proposal includes limiting most free-agent contracts to five years and banning deferred compensation.
How is the labor situation affecting trades?
CBA uncertainty and the December 2026 expiration are influencing team behavior at the trade deadline.
MLB offered $245.3M cap, $171.2M floor, 50% revenue share, plus proposal to limit most FA contracts to 5 years (6 for re-signing) and ban deferred compensation. CBA expires Dec 2026; lockout risk high. MLBPA rejected opening offer. CBA uncertainty affecting trade deadline behavior.
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Updated Aug 1, 2026