TAMPA — With a looming potential lockout as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement nears expiration, MLB and the Players Association are preparing for negotiations centered on a proposed salary cap, which the union opposes. MLBPA interim director Bruce Meyer emphasized that salary caps do not ensure competitive balance and are not in players’ best interests. Gerrit Cole, maintaining an optimistic outlook, noted the sport’s growth and rising player pay. Meanwhile, the Yankees announced cuts, including sending RHP Chase Hampton to Double-A.
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MLB Players Union Prepares for CBA Negotiation and Lockout
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