Opening Day: MLB, minor leaguers reach first ever CBA; Here’s the pay scale for all levels
MLB and minor-league baseball players reached a first-ever collective bargaining agreement Wednesday.
The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
The deal, which is a five-year deal, guarantees higher salaries across the minor leagues. Various levels will see their salaries more than double at a minimum and triple at the lowest level.
Here are the raises:
Complex League players: Salaries increase from $4,800 to $19,800 annually.
- Low-A players: Salaries increase from $11,000 to $26,600.
- High-A players: Salaries increase from $11,000 to $27,600.
- Double-A players: Salaries increase from $13,800 to $30,250.
- Triple-A players: Salaries increase from $17,500 to $35,800.
According to Yahoo Sports, players will be paid retroactively for four weeks of spring training.
Other conditions of the CBA include:
Double-A and Triple-A players will get his own bedroom.
High-A and Low-A players who have a roommate can opt out of team housing and receive a stipend. Housing will also accommodate players’ spouses and/or children.
In rookie ball, Single-A and High-A, teams will transport players to stadiums. Players will also eat meals at the stadium provided under rules negotiated by a joint clubhouse nutrition committee.
Minor leaguers are now eligible for free agency after six years. MLB negotiated the right to reduce the maximum reserve list to no less than 165 (from 180) players during regular season and 175 (from 190) during the offseason starting in 2024.
Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.