A group of Major League Baseball owners is reportedly preparing a strong push to implement a salary cap in the sport, fueled by frustration over the Los Angeles Dodgers' massive spending this offseason.

According to a report by The Athletic, owners are "raging" after the Dodgers signed star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million deal—the highest average annual value in MLB history at $60 million. The move comes on the heels of the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series titles and a projected 2026 payroll exceeding $413 million.

"These guys are going to go for a cap no matter what it takes," a source told the outlet, calling it a "100% certainty" that owners will pursue the measure. The New York Mets, who recently signed shortstop Bo Bichette to a $126 million deal, are also reportedly a target of the discontent.

The stark payroll disparity across the league is a central issue. While the Dodgers and Mets lead spending, half of MLB clubs are projected to have payrolls under $200 million next season, with three teams—Cleveland, Tampa Bay, and Miami—sitting between $100 million and $120 million.

Talks of establishing both a salary floor and a ceiling are expected to be a key topic at the owners' meeting next month. However, any move toward a cap would face fierce opposition from the players' union, which has historically been willing to strike to avoid such a system.

The current collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, 2026, setting the stage for what could be a contentious negotiation over the league's economic structure.