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MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.MLB's plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto's ...
Key takeaway MLB's plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's baseball fans may not be directly impacted by the proposed salary cap, but the effects of a potential lockout could be felt locally. If a deal is not reached by December 1, the lockout would halt free agent signings and trades, potentially affecting the San Antonio Missions, the city's minor league baseball team. The Missions, a Double-A affiliate, rely on the MLB system for player development and roster construction. A lockout could limit the team's ability to acquire new players, potentially impacting their competitiveness and fan interest. Additionally, the proposed changes to the salary cap and free agent contracts could have a trickle-down effect on the minor leagues, altering the way teams like the Missions operate and develop their players. As the negotiations between MLB and the players' association continue, San Antonio baseball fans will be watching closely to see how the outcome affects their local team.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.MLB's plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto's ...
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