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MLB Places Restrictions on Offseason Evaluations in Attempt to Slow Injury Rate Among Prospects
MLB's policy bans scouting and data collection on high school and college players during winter to reduce arm injuries linked to year-round play, supported by medical experts and scouting directors.
- Major League Baseball sent a memo on Thursday instituting a moratorium from October 15 to January 15 restricting teams from scouting and evaluating U.S.-based amateur draft-eligible players to reduce injury risk.
- The moratorium emerged from a yearlong MLB study involving more than 200 interviews and was prompted by rising elbow and shoulder injuries linked to year-round high-effort amateur baseball.
- During this period, team personnel cannot attend or scout games, showcases, workouts, or obtain video and data on covered players but may interact with players without baseball activities.
- A July 2023 study reported over 80% of pitchers showed abnormalities in their ulnar collateral ligament, a key indicator of injury risk, supporting MLB's move to designate this down period as essential for rest.
- The policy aims to alleviate pressure on young players to avoid rest, curb overuse, and keep players healthier, with violations risking fines, suspensions, or draft-related penalties for teams and personnel.
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Independent EspañolMajor League Baseball has established periods during which teams cannot evaluate amateur draft prospects residing in the United States, in an attempt to reduce injuries among young players.
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MLB places restrictions on offseason evaluations in attempt to slow injury rate among prospects
Major League Baseball is instituting moratorium periods on when teams can evaluate draft prospects in an attempt to slow the number of young players getting injured.
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