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MLB proposes changes targeting Dodgers' contract tactics in CBA talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

MLB proposes changes targeting Dodgers' contract tactics in CBA talks

Summary

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.

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•MLB proposed a ban on deferred money in contracts.
•New contract limits would be similar to the NBA's system.
•Los Angeles Dodgers have several contracts exceeding the proposals.
•Players' union rejected the league's latest proposal.
•Negotiations continue amidst rising tensions.

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

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Major League Baseball made its latest proposal in the sport’s ongoing labor battle on Thursday. And once again, some common Dodgers tactics seemed to be not-so-coincidental targets. As part of...
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