The MLB Players Association must accept a deal to avoid further game cancellations during the regular season. If no deal is reached, another week of regular-season games would be canceled and players would forfeit pay.
The association must accept a deal by Tuesday night to avoid further game cancellations during the regular season.
If no deal is reached by Tuesday or even as late as Wednesday afternoon, USA Today reports another week of regular-season games would be canceled and players would forfeit pay. The Athletic reports that the MLB increased its Competitive Balance Tax Threshold to $228 million on Monday.No progress has been made on the union’s request to raise the league’s minimum salary to $725,000.It is unlikely a deal will be agreed upon this week.
In the scenario that a deal is reached Tuesday or Wednesday, there will be new negotiations regarding season length and pay.