Donald Trump said he would be willing to help if Major League Baseball faces a labor stoppage, telling Clay Travis he would “love to help” if he could. MLB’s current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026, before the 2027 season.
Owners are pushing for a hard salary cap, which players oppose. Players are also seeking a salary floor and other financial benefits; the article says owners are unlikely to make concessions unless players agree to a cap.
The article says the president cannot compel either side to agree, though Trump could make public recommendations and his staff could potentially mediate. MLB’s 2021–22 lockout delayed the next season’s start, but the league still played all 162 games.
