Players and officials at the MLB Players Association quickly dismissed the proposal, continuing the gridlock that has prevented MLB from returning after a coronavirus-related delay to the beginning of its season.
If the sides are unable to agree to a deal, the league has the ability to implement a schedule of their desired length. The MLB has focused recently on a potential 48-game season.
MLB’s proposal includes potential earnings that would cover up to 75% of players’ prorated salaries over a 76-game season, about $1.432 billion in total compensation. Of that, $989 million would be in straight salary and $443 million in money paid if the playoffs take place.
Because of fears of a second wave of the coronavirus, the league has said it wants to end the regular season September 27th and have its postseason go no later than the end of October.
MLB’s latest proposal said that the playoffs could have up to eight teams per league, at MLB’s discretion.
In addition, individuals at high risk of contracting the coronavirus could opt out of the 2020 season and retain their salaries and service time.
The league has asked the union to return word by Wednesday.
