MLB Players Union Calls for Earlier Trade Deadline and Demotion Limits
The union argued that a shortened trade window hampers clubs’ roster planning and destabilizes player careers. Its proposal moves the deadline up by a full week and caps the number of demotions a team can make in a single season.
MLB officials said they will review the suggestions and assess their impact on competitive balance and payroll flexibility.
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