Now that the Cardinals are back in action today, I wanted to provide you with a short article that clarifies the roster size rules that have been agreed upon, the new COVID-19 related protocols that have been agreed upon, as well as outline the Cardinals schedule going forward.
ROSTER SIZE
The MLB 2020 Operations Manual initially called for a 30-man roster to open the season, a 28-man roster on the 15th day of the season and a 26-man roster on the 29th day of the season, which would continue through the playoffs. Although one can never seem to find an official press release from either MLB or the MLBPA on anything important these days, it has been widely reported, including by an MLB.