Blue Jays are already seeing the benefit of ABS system after one week of spring games
The Automated Ball-Strike system debuts in MLB regular season play, with the Toronto Blue Jays demonstrating strong challenge success rates, particularly on defense.
Braves News: ABS challenge system, Austin Riley, and more
MLB tested an Automated Ball Strike Challenge System with the Atlanta Braves, altering strike-zone judgments and adding strategic challenges ahead of a leaguewide 2026 rollout.
Blue Jays are already seeing the benefit of ABS system after one week of spring games
The Automated Ball-Strike system debuts in MLB regular season play, with the Toronto Blue Jays demonstrating strong challenge success rates, particularly on defense.
MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026
Beginning in 2026, MLB will allow players to challenge ball-and-strike calls using the automated strike zone (ABS), with two challenges per team and scoreboard review.
