What happened: Phillies slugger Bryce Harper weighed in on a potential MLB lockout, per Sports Illustrated, which also reports Philadelphia could seek a trade.
Why it matters: MLB's latest proposals to the MLBPA include a salary cap beginning in 2028, per Jeff Passan and Bob Nightengale. Philadelphia is already working the trade market this offseason, having evaluated options for Orion Kerkering while leaning toward keeping closer Jhoan Duran.
By the numbers: Proposed salary cap: $258.2M, starting in 2028 (per Passan and Nightengale).
What to watch: Watch for the MLBPA's response to the salary cap proposal and for any Phillies trade movement.