MLB Players' Union Seeks Court Confirmation of Arbitration Decision Against Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports

The MLBPA has requested a federal court to confirm an arbitrator's ruling denying a request by Rimas Sports to block an agent's decertification.

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has filed a court motion to uphold an arbitrator’s decision against Rimas Sports, owned by musician Bad Bunny.
The arbitration denied Rimas Sports' attempt to prevent the decertification of their lead agent, William Arroyo, who was fined $400,000 and faced a five-year suspension.
Rimas Sports, launched in April 2023, is accused of offering inducements to MLB players, a violation of MLBPA regulations.
The union's actions could significantly impact Rimas Sports' ability to represent MLB players in contract negotiations.
Rimas Sports plans to appeal the arbitration decision through the American Arbitration Association by a May 10 deadline.