When the idea was first presented to cut the number of minor league teams from 160 to 120 in 2019 it was met with stern opposition. It is reported now, however, that MiLB is open to the idea and working with Major League Baseball on how to implement it. This would mean big changes for the KC Royals and all MLB teams.
Now MiLB is expected to signal its assent to a system going forward where each MLB team will have four full-season affiliates, plus one Rookie-level team at its spring training complex. Such a move fulfills the largest remaining demand MLB has requested in these negotiations.