MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told minor-league players that they will pay them $400 per week through May 31.
The $400 stipend represents a significant paycut for minor-league veterans, with many scheduled to earn more than $10,000 a month at the Triple-A level. It will be a raise for minor-league players in low levels, particularly players at extended spring-training camps who were not scheduled to be paid until playing for rookie-ball teams. Minor leaguers will continue receiving medical benefits, but they are not eligible for unemployment because they remain under contract.
“I know that for some of you this stipend is less than you would have earned if the season were being played,’’ Manfred said. “However, we decided to provide a uniform amount to all Minor League players in order to provide this assistance to as many players as possible. ... The Baseball Assistance Team is available to consider grant applications on an expedited basis for those players facing significant and immediate financial hardship.
Major League players with guaranteed contracts will begin receiving $5,000 a day beginning April 3 for 60 days . Players under split contracts that guaranteed at least $150,000 in the minor leagues will receive $1,000 a day for 60 days . Players with split contracts that guarantee $91,800 to $149,999 will receive $500 a day . And those who have split contracts worth less than $91,800 will be paid $275 a day .
“I want to thank you for your patience and professionalism during these extraordinary times,’’ Manfred wrote. “We will get through this crisis, and when we do, we look forward to your continued contributions to our great game.
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