Sources: MLBPA To Reject Manfred's Revised Pace-Of-Play Rules

The MLBPA is "expected to reject" MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's "revised proposal on new rules to improve the pace of play," according to sources. That decision would "set the stage for Manfred to unilaterally implement his original proposal, which included a 20-second pitch clock and reduced mound visits." One player involved in the discussions said, "I've seen players unified on issues before but never like this." He cited fellow players' "resistance to the pitch clock and ball-strike penalties for those who exceed the time limit." Sources said that players are "not opposed to pace-of-play improvements and will act professionally if Manfred orders new rules" (THEATHLETIC.com, 1/18).