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MLB Plans to Cut Amateur Draft From 40 Rounds to Just Five

The 2020 Major League Baseball draft could be cut from 40 rounds down to five in order to save costs, according to   ESPN . Last year, more than 1,200 players were picked in the draft, but this year just 160 will be chosen. Teams would also be allowed to pick up an unlimited numb...

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