The latest collective bargaining session between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players association lasted only 15 minutes, according to The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes.
In the session, the MLBPA retracted its proposal that all players with two or more years of service become arbitration-eligible, according to The Athletic’s Evan Drellich. Instead, it proposed that 80% of players with two or more years of service qualify for Super Two status. Currently, that designation applies only to the top 22% of two-year players in terms of service time.
Additionally, the MLBPA changed its request in pre-arbitration bonus pool from $100 million to $115 million. There was no deal made and the MLB lockout enters its 78th day.
The 2022 season is now in jeopardy of starting late if Thursday’s 15-minute meeting is any indication. MLB was not pleased with the proposal, and both sides are expected to meet Friday to discuss non-core economics, per the Post.
