MLB labor negotiations: owners propose $245M salary cap
Key Questions
What salary cap did MLB propose in the latest negotiations?
Owners proposed a $245.3 million salary cap with a $171.2 million floor and 50% revenue sharing.
What other changes were included in the owners' offer?
The proposal seeks to limit most free-agent contracts to five years and ban deferred compensation.
What is the status of the current CBA and player response?
The CBA expires in December 2026, the MLBPA has rejected the opening offer, and a lockout remains a significant risk.
MLB offered $245.3M cap, $171.2M floor, 50% revenue share, plus proposal to limit most FA contracts to 5 years 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 Jul 14, 2026