MLB Proposes 2028 Salary Cap Start
Owners suggest delaying salary cap implementation to ease transition for teams.
The Brief
- MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028.
- Owners suggest a $258.2 million cap and $18,020 million floor for 2028.
- Teams need full offseason to adjust to new financial rules.
Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until 2028, according to officials. The proposal comes as teams prepare for the 2026-27 offseason.
The owners’ plan includes a hard cap of $258.2 million and a mandatory floor of $180.2 million for the 2028 season. These figures would be based on luxury tax payrolls with average annual values.
MLB spokesman Glen Caplin stated that teams require a full offseason to adapt to the new financial structure. The proposal aims to ensure a smoother transition without affecting key player benefits.
The proposal includes maintaining earlier free agency, a $1 million minimum salary, a 30% increase to the pre-arbitration bonus pool, and transactional reforms to reduce roster churn.
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