Major League Baseball team owners are proposing a set of changes to amateur signing rules, including a ban on major league teams signing players directly from high school. The proposal would also adjust the international amateur process by raising the minimum age for international amateurs to sign. According to reports, the age threshold would move to 18 on Sept. 1 of a player’s signing year, up from 17. Owners are also discussing limits that would reduce the amount of money spent on signing bonuses, though specific figures are not detailed in the excerpts provided. The proposals are framed as part of broader efforts to reshape how amateur talent enters the major leagues, affecting both U.S. high school prospects and international players. Multiple outlets report that the package includes an international draft element alongside the signing restrictions and eligibility changes. The proposals have not been finalized and would require approval through the league’s decision-making process.