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MLB Proposes Salary Cap Delay to 2028 as Free Agency Opens

MLB Proposes Salary Cap Delay to 2028 as Free Agency Opens
World Sports · 08:47:42 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until 2028 in an effort to facilitate free agency signings as negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement approach a critical deadline.

The proposal comes as the current agreement nears expiration, raising the possibility of a work stoppage if a new deal is not reached. The league's offer aims to provide more flexibility for teams during the upcoming free agency period while continuing talks with the players' union.

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