MLB warns teams against encouraging high school players to withdraw from draft for international free agency.

Major League Baseball (MLB) has warned teams against encouraging high school players to withdraw from baseball to avoid the amateur draft and pursue international free agency. MLB's vice president of amateur and medical baseball operations, John D'Angelo, sent a memo to front offices on May 6th. This move aims to prevent teams from exploiting loopholes in the system and ensure fairness for all players.

May 08, 2024
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