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Chris Bassitt Slams MLB Salary Cap Proposal, Advocates for Fair Pay

2/19/2026

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Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt criticized a potential salary cap in Major League Baseball, saying it "doesn't fix anything".
He argued MLB has better parity than other sports, despite spending by the Dodgers and Mets.
As a member of the MLB Players Association's executive subcommittee, Bassitt said suppressing player salaries is not the solution.
The union faces challenges after executive director Tony Clark's resignation, but players remain confident as negotiations approach.

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Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt criticized a potential salary cap in Major League Baseball, saying it "doesn't fix anything".
He argued MLB has better parity than other sports, despite spending by the Dodgers and Mets.
As a member of the MLB Players Association's executive subcommittee, Bassitt said suppressing player salaries is not the solution.
The union faces challenges after executive director Tony Clark's resignation, but players remain confident as negotiations approach.