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MLB Official Calls International Draft 'a Major Structural Roadblock' in CBA Talks

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As the negotiations continue between Major League Baseball and the players association, the potential addition of an international draft is considered "a major structural roadblock" between the two sides, an MLB official told ESPN's Joon Lee.

According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the international draft was added to every proposal from the league but it has been rejected each time.

The draft is considered a "non-starter" for Latin players, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.