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MLB players union rejects league's salary cap proposal on June 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

MLB players union rejects league's salary cap proposal on June 1

Summary

The MLB Players Association has formally rejected the league's salary cap proposal, which would result in a $500 million pay cut for players, as stated by Bruce Meyer, the interim executive director. Meyer criticized the proposal for lacking guarantees and for its negative impact on competition and player freedom. He expressed disappointment in the proposal, describing it as worse than MLB's past offers and claimed it does not address key issues such as free agency or minimum salary. The league disputed Meyer's claims, asserting that their proposal would level the playing field and ensure players receive adequate compensation. The upcoming quarterly meeting of MLB owners in New York will likely address the ongoing negotiations.

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Status Watch

•MLBPA states proposal would reduce players' total earnings by $500 million.
•Bruce Meyer calls the plan anti-competitive and bad for players.
•MLB defends its proposal, stating it addresses revenue sharing and player compensation.
•Owners are scheduled to meet Tuesday in New York to discuss proposals.
•Players maintain they will resist any attempts for a lockout.

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10:20 PMYahoo Sports — MLB players union soundly rejects league's salary cap proposal as bad in every way

What they're saying

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Major League Baseball players would be taking a $500 million pay cut if they accepted the proposal for a salary cap, the union declared Monday.
— Yahoo Sports

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