MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that the league’s next proposal to start the season will feature a “significant” move in favor of the players.

Despite ongoing negotiations appearing to put the 2020 MLB season in some jeopardy, commissioner Rob Manfred feels confident in the league’s ability to resume play. 

“We’re going to play baseball in 2020. 100 percent,” Manfred to ESPN’s Karl Ravech ahead of the 2020 MLB draft. 

On Tuesday night, the MLBPA sent MLB a proposal for an 89-game season with a full prorated share of salary and expanded playoffs. ESPN’s Jeff Passan noted MLB will reject this offer from the union, while MLB Network’s Jon Heyman cited an ownership source that said, “We’re nowhere.”

The MLBPA’s offer came one day after the league’s owners reportedly sent a proposal suggesting a 76-game season with 75% prorated salaries.

Manfred also told ESPN on Wednesday that the league plans on making a new proposal after