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MLB owners are reportedly 'raging' after Dodgers land Kyle Tucker, will '100%' push for salary cap
The club owners, according to The Athletic's Evan Drellich, are “raging” after the Dodgers struck a deal to bring in Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason. So much so, in fact, that it is a “100% certainty” that they will push for a salary cap.
It's believed that only the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets might remain in opposition to a salary cap proposal, a source said.
Team owners reportedly will insist on an MLB salary cap being part of the new collective bargaining agreement in part because of Los Angeles Dodgers' spending.
Pages played a crucial role for the Dodgers last season as one of their starting outfielders. While the Dodgers' 2025 roster was the oldest in the majors, Pages was one of the few young talents included in the lineup on a regular basis.
The Yankees and Mets have also been connected to Skubal in recent weeks, but the same obstacle continues to loom: Detroit is asking for an elite prospect haul that neither New York front office appears eager to surrender. That hesitation only amplifies the Dodgers’ advantage.
After a breakout 2025 season, Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages has elected to skip the 2026 World Baseball Classic, choosing instead to focus on continued development and preparation for another pivotal year in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers winning a second consecutive World Series came at a significant financial cost as they fielded the most expensive roster in MLB history with a $417.3 million payroll. That total went well past the 2025 MLB luxury tax threshold of $241 million.
The Dodgers are in the midst of a dynasty, winning three of the last six World Series. Betts has been a key player for the Dodgers, but he is nearing the end of his career. He will turn 34 this year and is under contract through 2032. Betts announced that he plans to retire when his current deal expires.
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