Major League Baseball has introduced significant rule changes aimed at improving pace of play and ensuring fair competition. Shift restrictions now require teams to have two defenders on each side of second base, limiting extreme defensive positioning that previously favored defenders. Beginning in 2025, stricter penalties for shift violations will reward the batter and penalize the fielder. Additionally, new regulations permit replay officials to assess runners who overrun bases, addressing safety concerns during force plays, allowing for more accurate and fair game outcomes.
In 2025, MLB will impose stricter penalties for shift violations, allowing a batter to be awarded first base and runners to advance, significantly changing dynamics.
New shift rules require two defenders on each side of second base, preventing extreme positioning that disadvantages hitters and altering fielding strategies.
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