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 league and the players' union face a looming deadline to reach a new labor deal, with the risk of a work stoppage if an agreement is not reached. The delay is intended to provide flexibility during the current free agency period.
The announcement was made on November 3, 2026, as both sides continue discussions to avoid a potential labor disruption.
