While MLB and the MLB Players Association remain deeply divided about baseball’s economic future, the union has put forward a new proposal centered on how teams manage their rosters.
In a bargaining session held Wednesday, expected to be the last before the upcoming All-Star Game, the MLBPA proposed a series of measures designed to give players more opportunities to earn major-league service time. Among the specific asks from the union:
An expansion of the major-league roster limit from 26 to 28 during the first 15 days of the regular season. This is aimed in part at reducing workloads for players still gearing up for a six-month season.
A shift of the trade deadline to between July 21 and July 27, beginning in 2027. Currently, the date is set by the league office at some point between July 28 and Aug. 3, with that lattermost one established for this year.
An allowance for clubs to place players on a 60-day injured list before 40-man rosters are set, allowing them to protect more players.
