Under the pact, the FCB must release in each offseason players who are at least 25 years old and have had at least six years of experience in Cuba’s top league. The FCB could also release players under 25 at their discretion. Once a player is released, he is treated like any international player and is free to negotiate and sign with a major league team. To sign a Cuban player, major league teams must pay a “release fee” to the FCB in addition to the compensation in the player’s contract. Any Cuban player not affiliated with the FCB will be considered an international amateur and will be eligible to sign with any MLB club.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 19, 2018 21:20 UTC