MLB’s Draft Overhaul Threatens Young Talent and Player Earnings
Major League Baseball has just unveiled a sweeping revision to its Rule 4 draft that would bar high‑school prospects from entering the draft altogether and cut the total number of selections from twenty to twelve. The move, outlined in a recent league proposal, is framed as a cost‑saving measure but has sparked a fierce debate about the future of player development in the sport.
Jun 19, 2026
