MLB proposes draft overhaul as CBA negotiations continue amid tensions
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Major League Baseball is engaged in ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations, with several key issues unresolved. On June 18, 2026, MLB proposed significant changes to the draft, including reducing rounds from 20 to 12 and eliminating high school player eligibility. The union remains opposed to the introduction of a salary cap, a point of contention as both sides navigate the negotiations. The goal is to reach an agreement by March 2027 to avoid potential disruptions to the 2027 season.
- •MLB and MLBPA are in negotiations for a new CBA.
- •Proposed changes include a $200 million hard bonus system.
- •High school players would no longer be eligible for the draft.
- •CBA disagreements center around salary cap discussions.
- •Negotiators aim for agreement before March 2027 to avoid season delays.
- 6:32 PMCBS MLB — MLB CBA negotiations timeline: Where things stand as league proposes draft overhaul
"With a potential work stoppage looming in baseball, we're keeping tabs on all the major steps in negotiations
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