Although Major League Baseball and the Players Association are a mere 10 games apart in their most recent proposals to one another, team owners have not shown an indication to budge from their offer of a 60-game season.
“MLB has informed the Association that it will not respond to our last proposal and will not play more than 60 games,” the MLBPA said in a statement Friday. “Our Executive Board will convene in the near future to determine next steps. Importantly, Players remain committed to getting back to work as soon as possible.”
As MLB and the MLBPA have been unable to find common ground for the length of the season and in turn prorated salaries, the two sides agreed an expanded postseason and universal designated hitter for 2020 and 2021 could be implemented if a deal is reached.