MLB Labor Negotiations Heat Up: MLBPA Rejects Salary Cap; Lockout Threat Looms; Cohen Tightens Stearns' Leash
Key Questions
What did the MLBPA reject?
The MLBPA rejected the salary cap proposal from owners. MLB countered with a hard cap at $245.3M and floor at $171.2M.
Is a lockout likely?
A lockout threat looms, though Rosenthal noted any work stoppage won't affect the trade deadline.
What is Steve Cohen's stance on Stearns?
Cohen committed to 5 years for Stearns but provided no guarantees beyond that.
MLBPA rejected salary cap proposal. MLB countered with hard cap at $245.3M, floor at $171.2M. Lockout threat looms. Trump commented. Rosenthal says work stoppage won't affect trade deadline. Heyman reports Cohen committed to 5 years for Stearns but no guarantees beyond that. Passan reports on max-contract proposal impact on Junior Caminero.
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Updated Jul 13, 2026