MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred highlighted the sport's successes as the league approaches the 2025 season but expressed concerns over a potential lockout due to an expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on Dec. 1, 2026. He noted that the Los Angeles Dodgers' high payroll could ignite discussions centered around a salary cap in negotiations. MLBPA executive director Tony Clark confirmed players expect another work stoppage, citing the league's acknowledgment of a likely lockout. The historical context of previous MLB work stoppages adds weight to these concerns.
The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is due to expire on Dec. 1, 2026, prompting concerns of a work stoppage if no agreement is reached.
Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized that while recent successes are promising, the looming threat of a lockout casts a shadow over the league's future.
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