MLB proposes changes targeting Dodgers' contract tactics in CBA talks

Major League Baseball presented its latest proposal regarding the ongoing labor negotiations on June 25. The new proposal aims to implement salary limits and eliminate deferred money in contracts, seeking to restrict the long-term deals associated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Currently, several Dodgers players have contracts that exceed the proposed limits, including Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal. The players' union quickly rebuffed the league's offer, stirring further contention in the negotiations. MLB's adjustments include raising minimum salaries and providing players with earlier access to free agency.

• 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Goodbye deferrals? MLB’s latest CBA proposal targets common Dodgers contract tactics