MLB owners propose significant alterations to the amateur draft

Major League Baseball owners have proposed major changes to the amateur draft amid collective bargaining talks. Key changes include reducing draft rounds from 20 to 12, introducing an international draft option, and imposing a $10,000 bonus cap for undrafted players. These changes aim to reform a system criticized for its practices, particularly in international scouting. The proposals signal a significant shift in how amateur players sign their initial agreements and have raised concerns about their impacts on future player development.

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