Major League Baseball is instituting some rule changes both this season and next. Most changes this year surround the All-Star festivities and the trade deadline, while next year’s change revolve around roster construction. How might those rules have affected the Cincinnati Reds if they were implemented this season?
First, before we delve into the potential roster implications in this fictitious scenario, let’s see what next year’s league rules will be. First, there will be a three batter minimum for every pitcher. Furthermore, the roster will expand from 25 to 26, with a maximum of 13 pitchers on the roster.