Major League Baseball (MLB) has unveiled a significant proposal in its ongoing labor negotiations with the Players Association that aims to limit free agent contracts to a maximum of five years and enforce stricter regulations on contract values. This proposal, part of the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) discussions, also includes a minimum salary increase. MLB owners have expressed intentions to implement a salary cap and floor, fueling concerns of a potential lockout. Additionally, they are seeking dramatic changes to the amateur draft, which could ban high school players and drastically cut the number of draft rounds. The reaction from players has been overwhelmingly negative, with many arguing that these proposals prioritize profits over the sport itself.