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MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams

As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.

Published June 25, 2026, 8:27 PM

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MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams

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