Baseball changes are afoot, and blame may or may not fall on the Rays and The Opener strategy.
A source has reportedly told The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has proposed going back to a 15-day disabled list, while simultaneously increasing the time optioned players usually must spend in the minor leagues.
The moves being proposed by MLB are aimed at reducing the use of relief pitchers and reviving offense, and per the AP report, this has everything to do with The Opener:
Advanced analytics have shown team executives that starting pitchers are less successful the third time through the batting order.