MLB default IL length

ChrisJNelson · 04-22-2022, 02:30 PM

Not really a "bug" but the default IL length for MLB in a standard game appears to be 15 when it should be 10 I believe.

oztrich1 · 04-23-2022, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJNelson

Not really a "bug" but the default IL length for MLB in a standard game appears to be 15 when it should be 10 I believe.

It was expected that the new CBA would bring back the 15-day IL, but it does look like the 10-day IL is still in use.

I did come across this quote that suggests there may be both 10 and 15 day lists in use after the end of April:

"There will be no limit in April for how many pitchers teams can carry. Typically, teams are limited to 13.

Additionally, pitchers and two-way players will be eligible for placement on the 10-day injured list through May 1. Starting May 2, those players will only be eligible for the 15-day IL. Position players will still be eligible for the 10-day IL."

If correct this would mean 10-day throughout the season for position players, but for pitchers (and 2-way players) it's 10-day to start and 15-day from May 1st until end.

The MLBPA doesn't have the pdf of the latest CBA online yet, so I couldn't verify from source.

ChrisJNelson · 04-23-2022, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztrich1

It was expected that the new CBA would bring back the 15-day IL, but it does look like the 10-day IL is still in use.

I did come across this quote that suggests there may be both 10 and 15 day lists in use after the end of April:

"There will be no limit in April for how many pitchers teams can carry. Typically, teams are limited to 13.

Additionally, pitchers and two-way players will be eligible for placement on the 10-day injured list through May 1. Starting May 2, those players will only be eligible for the 15-day IL. Position players will still be eligible for the 10-day IL."

If correct this would mean 10-day throughout the season for position players, but for pitchers (and 2-way players) it's 10-day to start and 15-day from May 1st until end.

The MLBPA doesn't have the pdf of the latest CBA online yet, so I couldn't verify from source.

Ah gotcha, thanks! Seems like default shouldn't be 15 for all but it does seem up in the air in real life and it's an easy change, so it's all good.

Matt Arnold · 04-23-2022, 08:36 AM

Yeah, IRL MLB is going with a split setup where it will change when the roster expansion ends. That was a step too much complication, so we simply defaulted it to what it will (likely?) end up being permanently set to.

ChrisJNelson · 04-23-2022, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

Yeah, IRL MLB is going with a split setup where it will change when the roster expansion ends. That was a step too much complication, so we simply defaulted it to what it will (likely?) end up being permanently set to.

Gotcha, thanks!

bwburke94 · 04-24-2022, 06:56 PM

The return to a 10-day IL for pitchers is a temporary arrangement which will end in a week. Once we hit May 1, it returns to the 2021 rule: 10 for batters, 15 for pitchers.

04-22-2022, 02:30 PM	#1
ChrisJNelson Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 321 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	MLB default IL length Not really a "bug" but the default IL length for MLB in a standard game appears to be 15 when it should be 10 I believe.

04-23-2022, 08:36 AM	#4
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 15,719	Yeah, IRL MLB is going with a split setup where it will change when the roster expansion ends. That was a step too much complication, so we simply defaulted it to what it will (likely?) end up being permanently set to.

04-24-2022, 06:56 PM	#6
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,499	The return to a 10-day IL for pitchers is a temporary arrangement which will end in a week. Once we hit May 1, it returns to the 2021 rule: 10 for batters, 15 for pitchers.