MLB Proposes 2028 Start for Salary Cap, Citing Team Commitments

Major League Baseball has proposed to the players' union that a new salary cap system be delayed until the 2028 season. The league cited existing team financial commitments for 2027 as the reason for the postponement. The proposal outlines a hard cap of $258.2 million and a floor of $180.2 million for 2028, significantly impacting future team spending and player contracts.