Bleacher Report · Dec 24, 2024
MLB, Umpires Agree to New 5-Year CBA, Avoiding Work Stoppage Before 2025 Season
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MLB and the MLB Umpires Association came to a "tentative agreement" on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement on Monday, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
The new CBA is still pending ratification by the umpires and owners in Jan. 2025, as the previous contract between both sides expired after the 2024 season concluded.
The agreement means the league is "likely to move forward" with plans to test out an automated strike system throughout Spring Training prior to the 2025 season, per Rogers.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.