Mets, Dodgers Among Teams Above Proposed Payroll Ceiling

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Mets, Dodgers Among Teams Above Proposed Payroll Ceiling

MLB’s proposed hard salary cap would force major payroll changes across baseball. The Mets, Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Phillies and Braves are all above the proposed $245.3 million ceiling, while 15 teams currently fall below the proposed $171.2 million floor. The dramatic financial gap sets up what could become one of the biggest labor battles ahead of baseball’s next collective bargaining agreement.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Jose Altuve Receives Crucial Injury Update Ahead of Rangers Showdown

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MLB 2027 Season Faces Threat Over Salary Cap Fight

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Ian Happ Extends On-Base Streak to 41 Games at PNC Park

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Yohendrick Piñango Walk Lifts Blue Jays Past Orioles

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Yohendrick Piñango Walk Lifts Blue Jays Past Orioles

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Rangers Release Former MVP and 5-Time All-Star Andrew McCutchen

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Rangers Release Former MVP and 5-Time All-Star Andrew McCutchen

Texas placed McCutchen on release waivers after he was DFA'd yesterday to make room for the signing of Nicky Lopez. The Rangers will remain on the hook for the guarantees in his contract, reportedly a $1.25 million salary. Assuming McCutchen goes unclaimed on waivers, he’ll become a free agent. He was the NL MVP in 2013 with the Pirates.

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