Puerto Rican players will reportedly be allowed to wear No. 21, regardless of what their actual number is, when Major League Baseball honors Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Marly Rivera of ESPN reported the news, noting other players can wear a commemorative No. 21 patch for the 19th annual celebration of Clemente.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario and Twins pitcher Jose Berrios can wear No. 21 on Tuesday since their teams do not play Wednesday.
"It is a great honor and a source of great pride for all of us to have the opportunity to wear No.