Sports · November 3, 2026
MLB proposes delaying salary cap and floor until 2028 season so free agency can proceed as normal
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Major League Baseball (MLB) has issued a new proposal to the players' union that would delay the implementation of a salary cap and floor system until the 2028 season. The league previously sought to introduce these measures earlier, but now suggests the delay will allow teams to manage existing financial commitments and ensure free agency proceeds without disruption. The updated offer includes a proposed salary cap of $258.2 million and a floor of $180.2 million, alongside a $1 million minimum salary for players with at least two years of service time.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until the 2028 season.
- The proposal was made during negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
- MLB stated the delay is intended to allow for a smoother transition and give teams more time to adjust their payrolls.
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- The new proposal includes a $258.2 million salary cap and a $180.2 million salary floor.
- The league's previous proposal in June suggested a $245.3 million cap and a $171.2 million floor.
- The proposed $1 million minimum salary would apply to players with at least two years of service time, with others receiving $900,000.
- Four teams currently have payrolls projected above the proposed $258.2 million cap for 2027.
- Twenty teams currently have payrolls projected below the proposed $180.2 million floor for 2027.
Confirmed
- MLB proposed delaying the salary cap and floor until 2028.
- The current CBA expires on December 1.
Reported
- MLB made the proposal specifically to allow free agency to proceed normally and avoid a lockout pause. (Yahoo Sports)
- The proposal includes a 30% increase to the pre-arbitration bonus pool and transactional reform to reduce roster churn. (CBS Sports)
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