
That was set to expire Monday, which we discussed along with upcoming Dodgers pitching plans on the latest episode of the podcast. The league and players association agreed to allow an extra pitcher for four weeks once active rosters reduced to 26 players on May 2. This year, the 99-day lockout shortened spring training, and as a precaution teams were allowed to carry 28 players on the active roster though May 1, with no pitcher limits. Pitcher limits were ignored during the 20 seasons as part of COVID protocols. By agreement between and the as the parties continue to monitor player health, the maximum of 13 pitchers on active rosters, first set to begin on 5/2 and then 5/30, will instead go into effect on 6/20 a 14-pitcher maximum will be in place for games through 6/19.- MLB Communications May 26, 2022
