That 2020 has been a unique year would be an understatement, but it is true nevertheless. The global pandemic has impacted every industry, including Major League Baseball. In short, revenues have dropped significantly, and the landscape of the game is changing through the contraction of Minor League Baseball teams.
As a result of this change, many baseball teams have made rather drastic changes and cuts in their front offices, coaching staff, and even in their minor league rosters. It started with MLB cutting the 2020 Amateur Draft from 40 rounds down to 5 rounds, a cost-cutting move that nevertheless only saved $1 million per team.