NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade
Major League Baseball proposes restricting free agent signings to two specific windows
Major League Baseball has proposed a new offseason structure that would limit free agent signings to a window in December and a second window starting in early February. The plan also includes a trade ban during the gap between these two periods to encourage concentrated transaction activity.
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This proposal would fundamentally change the timeline for player movement and team roster construction in professional baseball, potentially impacting player contract negotiations and team strategy.
Key Facts
- MLB proposed limiting free agent signings to a multi-week window in December.
- MLB proposed a second free agent signing window beginning in early February.
- The proposal includes a trade ban during the gap between the December and February windows.
- The stated goal of the proposal is to create a concentrated 'transaction flurry' similar to the NFL and NBA.
Who's Mentioned
personScott Boras“Player agent.”personGlen Caplin“MLB spokesman.”organizationMajor League Baseball Players Association“The union representing players, which opposes the proposal.”organizationNBA“Used as a comparison for the desired transaction flurry.”personJuan Soto“Player who signed a recent record contract.”personBruce Meyer“Union head.”organizationNew York Mets“Team that signed Juan Soto.”organizationNFL“Used as a comparison for the desired transaction flurry.”organizationMajor League Baseball“The league management proposing the changes.”