According to multiple sources, Major League Baseball will change its idiotic September roster expansion rules in 2013. Currently, after playing five months with a rigid 25-man roster, teams are allowed to balloon that number to 40 in September. This leads to wacky scenarios where batters actually face five different pitchers in five at-bats. The kookiness can directly impact pennant races. Finally, it appears that
Bud Selig is ready to alter the September call-up rules next year. Reports suggest that September rosters will be capped at 30—the 25-man roster as of August 31st, plus up to five call-ups. Teams would need to specify exactly which 30 players would be active on a given night. This kind of resembles the 'taxi squad' concept used in other sports. If it really does happen, it will be a welcome change.
