This Agreement, effective March 30, 2023, is between the 30 Major League Clubs and the Major League Baseball Players Association (hereinafter referred to as the “Players Association” or the “Association”).

In making this Agreement, the Association represents that it contracts for and on behalf of all players employed by a Club and signed to a current Minor League Uniform Player Contract, but excluding players who (i) are members of the Association’s existing bargaining unit of Major League players (i.e., players on a 40-man roster of a Major League Club or on one of its Major League injured or other inactive lists), (ii) are assigned to a Minor League located entirely outside of the United States and Canada, (iii) have been on a Minor League inactive list for over two years, or (iv) are on the voluntarily retired list (“Minor League Players” or “Players”) and individuals who may become Minor League Players during the term of this Agreement, and the Clubs rep- resent that they contract for and on behalf of themselves, any additional Clubs which may become members of the Major Leagues or Minor Leagues and the successors thereof.

ARTICLE I—Intent and Purpose
The intent and purpose of the Clubs and the Association (hereinafter “the Parties”) in entering into this Agreement is to set forth their agreement on certain terms and conditions of employment of all Minor League Players for the duration of this Agreement. Each of the Parties acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the other Party and agrees to discharge its responsibilities under this Agreement.

ARTICLE II—Recognition
The Clubs recognize the Association as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining agent for all Minor League Players, and individuals who may become Minor League Players during the term of this Agreement, with regard to all terms and conditions of employment, provided that an individual Player shall be entitled to negotiate in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Agreement (i) for Non-First-Year Players, compensation subject to the limitations set forth in Article III(B) and (ii) the Special Covenants expressly delineated in Article III(B).