MLB Reportedly Considering Return of 15-Day DL, Increasing Option Time in Minors

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Major League Baseball has reportedly proposed increasing mandated time on the disabled list to 15 days once again, as well as extending the amount of time players must spend in the minor leagues after being optioned to 15 days.

According to Ronald Blum of the Associated Press, the proposed rule changes made by MLB to the MLB Players Association aim to limit teams’ ability to heavily rotate relief pitchers. The average start has dropped from 5.89 innings in 2012 to 5.36 innings last season.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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