MLB Cracks Down on Draft Evasion Tactics Among High School Players

Major League Baseball has issued stern warnings to teams attempting to manipulate player eligibility for international signings.

MLB issued a memo to clubs cautioning against encouraging high school players to withdraw from their teams to pursue international free agency.
The league outlined significant penalties for violations, including loss of draft picks and international bonus pool money.
This move aims to maintain the integrity of the amateur draft system established in 1965 for U.S. and Canadian residents.
Recent examples, like Lucius Fox's maneuver in 2015, highlight the potential benefits players seek in the international market.
MLB has consistently sought an international draft, but the proposal has been rejected by the players' association.