Speaking at his annual Spring Training press conference in Arizona, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed to reporters that the Astros utilized their trash can banging system during the 2017 postseason.
"Garbage can signaling went on during the 2017 postseason," Manfred said, clarifying a point that wasn't explicitly clear in the original Jan. 13 report. "There was conflicting evidence on that point. In an investigation you often have conflicting evidence and it was my view that the more credible evidence was that they continued to use this scheme in the postseason."
When asked by Sports Illustrated's Stephanie Apstein what that "more credible evidence" was, Manfred responded: "Yeah, it was statements from players.