Major League Baseball reportedly views the tabling of a pitch clock until 2022 at the earliest as an "olive branch" that could improve relations with the MLB Players Association, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that the MLB will delay the implementation of a 20-second pitch clock rather than incorporate it into a set of 2020 rule-change proposals that includes roster-size adjustments and a three-batter minimum for pitchers, among other things.
Relations are icy between the MLB and MLBPA because of this offseason's free agency, which has seen superstar outfielder Bryce Harper, Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel and former shutdown closer Craig Kimbrel remain unsigned into spring training.