Concerns about a potential MLB lockout have intensified following insider Jeff Passan’s remarks that owners may be willing to forfeit the entire 2027 season to implement a salary cap and floor, which the MLBPA fiercely opposes. Passan noted that some owners are even factoring a lockout into their trade strategies as the upcoming CBA expiration looms on December 1. A lost season could significantly harm baseball’s momentum and fan interest, reminiscent of the 1994 strike. As the trade deadline approaches, the focus will shift to the offseason and the uncertain future of the sport.
