Cubs Manager Criticizes MLB Rule Favoring Shohei Ohtani
Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell has criticized a Major League Baseball (MLB) rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers due to Shohei Ohtani's unique status as a two-way player. He described the rule as 'bizarre' and questioned its purpose, stating it favors one team over others.
- 01Counsell finds the MLB rule allowing 14 pitchers for the Dodgers due to Ohtani 'bizarre'.
- 02The rule permits a maximum of 13 pitchers from opening day through August 31.
- 03From September 1, teams can have 14 pitchers and 28 active players.
- 04Ohtani is the only player currently designated as a two-way player under MLB rules.
- 05Counsell argues the rule seems to benefit offense and unfairly favors one team.
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Cubs manager Craig Counsell has voiced his concerns regarding a Major League Baseball (MLB) rule that permits the Los Angeles Dodgers to have 14 pitchers on their roster because of Shohei Ohtani's unique designation as a two-way player. This rule allows teams to carry a maximum of 13 pitchers from the start of the season until August 31, but increases to 14 pitchers from September 1 through the end of the season. Ohtani, who plays for the Dodgers, is the only player who qualifies as a two-way player, having met specific criteria set by MLB. Counsell, reflecting on the rule before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, expressed confusion over its purpose, suggesting it was designed to promote offensive play while unfairly benefiting the Dodgers. He emphasized that this special consideration for one team is 'bizarre', given that no other player currently meets the two-way player criteria.
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