What does Minor League Baseball's new ratified CBA look like? Latest news and details

History has been made in the world of baseball as the first-ever CBA for minor league baseball has been ratified by the players. While there is one step remaining, ratification by the MLB owners, this is a major step toward a significant change for MiLB.

"News: Minor league players have ratified their historic first CBA in a lopsided vote. More than 99 percent of the players who voted were in favor of the deal, the MLBPA said. One step remains: MLB owner ratification, which could come as soon as Monday." - Evan Drellich

The first-ever minor league baseball collective bargaining agreement would be a five-year deal through 2027. Thanks to the culmination of several years of work from minor league players and advocates on improving conditions for players outside of the 40-man roster, the deal would drastically improve the financial and living situation for lower-level baseball players.

The main headline of the CBA is the dramatic increase in minor league salaries. Here is a breakdown of the salary changes for MiLB players under the new agreement.

• In Triple-A, the minimum salary goes from $17,500 to $35,800
• Double-A increases from $13,800 to $30,250
• High-A players at minimum will be paid $27,300 for the year, up from $11,000
• Low-A, the minimum raises from $11,000 to $26,200
• Rookie Complex Level, minimum salaries rise from $4,800 to $19,800

"Can confirm (rather belatedly) that there is a deal between MLB and MLB Players Association for the first-ever minor league CBA that will at least double salaries at every level if it is ratified by both sides. MiLB players will vote tonight/tomorrow." - Hannah Keyser

While the increase in MiLB player salaries has been the most noteworthy piece of the collective bargaining agreement, several changes will be massive for lower-level baseball players.

Some of the changes include minor-league players having NIL rights, compensation during offseason training periods, and players who sign with an MLB organization at age 19 or older will now be under team control for six years instead of seven.

Player housing and transportation was another key focus in the new minor league CBA

Players emphasized better housing and transportation in the collective bargaining agreement, which will drastically improve the lifestyle of players trying to reach the MLB. MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said called the new CBA "a giant step forward in treating minor league players as the elite professional athletes that they are."

"Statement from MLBPA executive director Tony Clark: “The agreement represents a giant step forward in treating minor league players as the elite professional athletes that they are. It’s a historic day for these players, their families and the entire player fraternity.” - Evan Drellich

Starting in 2024, those in Triple-A and Double-A will receive their own bedrooms, and players with families will receive special accommodations. In rookie ball, Single-A, and High-A, teams will provide transportation to stadiums, where they'll eat meals provided under rules negotiated by a joint clubhouse nutrition committee.

"WHY (IT) MATTERS. In my time building @mtb_org, we raised over $2,000,000 supporting minor league ballplayers because their employers neglected basic human needs like housing and food. (1/4)" - Jeremy Wolf