Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have negotiated a series of rule changes that will go into effect over the next two seasons. Subject to ratification by all 30 clubs, the changes will affect everything from reliever roles to roster s
Active Roster Size The active roster size is bumping up from 25 to 26. They are also limiting the number of pitchers a team can carry to 13. Nothing really to add here. This is fine. September Roster Size While the active roster size all year is going up, the September roster size ...
roster deal is similar to one that had been slated to be included in the november 2016 collective bargaining agreement but came undone when the union backed away. the roster size settled at 25 more than a century ago. teams had 25 players active starting in 1913, according to...
MLB teams must designate every player on the active roster either as a pitcher or a position player. Those designated as position players are unable to pitch unless it is extra innings or their team is ahead or trailing by more than six runs when they take the mound. Teams can also design...
they will have to pay $100K to the team they select from. The selected players must stay on the active roster (or injured list) for the entire 2025 season or else be placed on waivers. If they clear waivers, they must be offered back to their original team. They cannot be optioned ...
He sits 94-97 mph with good shape, mixing in a plus slider and average changeup with better command than you'd expect from a one-inning reliever. He'll need to be added to the 40-man roster after the 2024 season so he seems like a strong bet to make his big league debut ...
Giolito will play next season on a $19MM player option. The Red Sox hold a $14MM club option for the 2026 season. Giolito would convert that to a mutual option valued at $19MM if he’s able to log 140 innings next year. If he opens the year on the active roster, that’s a reaso...
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Even though Luzardo battled numerous injuries in 2024, he carries strong strikeout upside and should be in line to tally double-digit wins pitching on a competing Phillies roster in 2025. Caba was considered the No.4 prospect and Boyd was considered the No.23 prospect in the Philadelphia ...
Moran joinsAroldis ChapmanandJustin Wilsonas left-handed additions to the Red Sox bullpen mix this offseason, though Moran is more of a depth option at this point depending on his health and his form after the long layoff. While he probably won’t be ready for the Opening Day roster, som...