The MLBPA and owners are finally ramping up discussions in an attempt to start the 2022 baseball season on time. It’s already been announced that spring training has been delayed and big league camp won’t open any earlier than March 5. Minor league camp will open on March 7, but minor leaguers on the 40-man roster will remain in limbo.
Rick Hahn and his lieutenants will need to be ready to strike and immediately plunge into player acquisition mode when this long layoff ends. Kendall Graveman has been added to the bullpen mix and Leury García is returning in a utility role — but more work needs to be done.