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MLB Proposes Free-Agent Limits, Salary Hike; Players Reject

6/28/2026

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MLB proposed five-year free-agent limits and six-year limits for its players under a “Cornerstone Player” provision.
Minimum salary will rise from $780,000 to $1 million in 2027 for players with two years service.
Players reaching five years service by age 30 will gain free agency, ending the six-year rule.
The MLB Players Association rejected the capped-system plan, saying it would suppress salaries and limit contract freedom.

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MLB proposed five-year free-agent limits and six-year limits for its players under a “Cornerstone Player” provision.
Minimum salary will rise from $780,000 to $1 million in 2027 for players with two years service.
Players reaching five years service by age 30 will gain free agency, ending the six-year rule.
The MLB Players Association rejected the capped-system plan, saying it would suppress salaries and limit contract freedom.