Sources: MLB again proposes international draft (opens original article in a new tab)

Major League Baseball proposes an international draft for 18+ players with structured signing bonuses to address corruption, facing opposition from the MLBPA who view it as cost control.

• MLB proposes international draft for players aged 18+ with 12 hard-slot rounds and $200M signing-bonus pool
• MLB aims to reduce corruption and illegal handshake agreements by targeting older players and limiting draft rounds
• MLBPA opposes draft as cost-control measure, citing need for stricter penalties on teams engaging in illegal pre-deals
• MLB plans to expand amateur scouting league and introduce international combine for top 300 prospects