WXYZ — According to ESPN baseball insider Jeff Passan, the MLB players association has rejected the leagues latest offer, but did not offer a counter proposal.
The Major League Baseball Players Association has rejected MLB's latest proposal and will not counter, sources tell ESPN. In a letter to the league, the union asked MLB to inform it of how many games it intends to play and when players should report.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 13, 2020
The league could force a season to be played, but it is unclear if all players will report to training camps, as some will sit out the season due to the negotiations falling through.
The Major League Baseball Players Association has rejected MLB's latest proposal and will not counter, sources tell ESPN. In a letter to the league, the union asked MLB to inform it of how many games it intends to play and when players should report.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 13, 2020
UPDATE: The MLB has responded to the players statement, saying in part they are disappointed in the players union for failing to negotiate in good faith.
Major League Baseball has issued a statement in response to the MLB Players Association asking the league to set a schedule for the 2020 season rather that continue discussions on a return-to-play scenario. pic.twitter.com/a27ODsmplQ
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 14, 2020
We'll continue to monitor this developing story.
