Major League Baseball (MLB) and its Players` Association (MLBPA) have reached a historic agreement for the 2020 season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the key components of this agreement is the issue of player salaries.

The agreement states that players will receive prorated salaries based on the number of games played during the shortened season. This means that players will receive a percentage of their original salary based on the number of games played. For example, if a player’s original salary was $10 million and the season is shortened to 81 games, they would receive $5 million.

This agreement has been a contentious issue for players and owners alike. Some players have expressed frustration with the reduced salaries, arguing that they are being paid less for playing fewer games. On the other hand, owners have argued that they are losing significant revenue due to the shortened season, and cannot afford to pay players their full salaries.

Despite these disagreements, the agreement serves as a compromise between the two sides. Players will still be receiving a significant amount of money, while owners will not be losing as much revenue as they would have if they were paying players their full salaries.

In addition to the prorated salaries, the agreement also includes other measures to ensure the safety and well-being of players, coaches, and staff during the pandemic. These measures include increased testing, social distancing protocols, and the possibility of playing games in empty stadiums.

Overall, the baseball salary agreement reflects the difficult balance that sports leagues must strike between financial concerns and player safety. While some players may feel that they are being shortchanged, the agreement is a necessary compromise to ensure that the sport can continue during these uncertain times.