Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins

"Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series but comes back when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Most clubs have a slightly earlier report date this year due to the World Baseball Classic."

"It's worth pointing out that the 60 days don't start being counted until Opening Day. Although a team can transfer a player to the 60-day IL quite soon, they will likely only do so if they aren't expecting the player back until late May or beyond. A team also must have a full 40-man roster in order to move a player to the 60-day IL."

The 60-day injured list is removed five days after the World Series and returns when pitchers and catchers report for spring training, temporarily increasing roster space at that time. Most clubs currently carry a full 40-man roster, so nearly every transaction requires a corresponding move. Report dates fall between February 10 and 13 this year, slightly earlier due to the World Baseball Classic. The 60-day IL clock does not begin until Opening Day, so teams generally transfer players only if they expect absences through late May or later. A full 40-man roster is required to make a 60-day IL move. Remaining free agents and waiver strategies could be influenced by this timing.

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