By now we’re all well aware of the fact that the 2020 MLB season is going to be weird. There are oddities and quirks galore, from the 60 games, to only playing nine other teams, to — gasp! — a universal designated hitter, to starting extra innings with a runner on second base.
There are roster building oddities as well. Prior to reporting for a second Spring Training on July 1, teams get to select 60 players to make up what MLB is calling the “Club Player Pool.” It amounts to the 60 players that the team wants to use during the season, for practice or for games.