MLB players union rejects owners' salary cap proposal amid negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The MLB Players Association has firmly rejected a salary cap proposal put forth by MLB owners during ongoing negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The proposal suggests a salary cap floor of $180.2 million and a ceiling of $258.2 million, postponed to 2028. The MLBPA criticizes these changes, asserting that a salary cap would drastically reduce player compensation and undermine fundamental player rights. As discussions progress, the players' union remains steadfast in its opposition to any salary cap implementation, indicating a protracted battle ahead.
- •MLB owners advocate for a salary cap in CBA talks.
- •MLBPA asserts salary cap would harm player rights and compensation.
- •Recent proposal suggests a cap floor of $180.2 million, ceiling at $258.2 million.
- •MLBPA remains opposed to any salary cap arrangement.
- •Negotiations are expected to be lengthy as both sides are entrenched.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — MLB players union claps back at owners over latest CBA salary cap proposal
"The MLBPA is not holding back in regards to the possibility of a salary cap.
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