MLB Labor Proposal Would Reshape Salary Cap and Free Agency

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Owners’ reported proposal delays a salary cap until 2028, with a $180.2 million floor, a $258.2 million cap, revised minimum-salary tiers, and five-year free agency for some players. The union strongly rejects the framework; these are proposals, not an agreement, and the Dec. 1 CBA deadline is approaching.

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Updated Nov 4, 2026

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@Ken_Rosenthal reposted: News: MLB made a new salary-cap proposal today. The league now wants it to start...

@BNightengale: MLB proposal: The minimum salary is for $1 million for players with at least 2 years of MLB service;...

@BNightengale: The union’s response to MLB’s proposal https://t.co/g8iGNKIxSC

@BNightengale: In other words, the union condemns MLB’s proposal with 28 days remaining until D-Day.

@BNightengale: MLB proposes salary cap delay in new proposal. The players union strongly rejects it. https://t.co...

MLB Reportedly Proposes Delaying Salary Cap Until 2028 ...