Major League Baseball has introduced significant rule changes to enhance the game’s appeal. These include a pitch timer, defensive shift limits, and larger bases, all aiming to capture a broader audience.
Rob Manfred expressed skepticism regarding a minimum innings requirement for starting pitchers, stating, 'I don’t think a specific inning requirement... is workable. It’s too blunt an instrument to fix this problem.' This highlights a shift in thinking within MLB management.
The aim behind implementing a minimum innings requirement is to revive the prestige of starting pitchers while also addressing the concerning rise in arm injuries associated with the current trend of emphasizing max velocity.
Despite past interest, Manfred has clarified that the 'golden at-bat rule' remains far from implementation, stating clear public disapproval means its chances of being enacted are negligible at this point.
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