MLB has worked hard to address minor league players financial concerns, pays a living wage according to commissioner who brings home 17.5 million

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Minor leaguers make 'a living wage,' Manfred says

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday he "reject[s] the premise" that minor league players are not paid a living wage, prompting a barrage of criticism a day after the Senate Judiciary Committee in a letter inquired about treatment of minor leaguers.

They make between $4800 and $14,700 annually, and are only paid during the season. But they get a free homestay so they have that going for them

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