MLB and the MLB Players Association have agreed to a deal that will enact several new rules starting in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Here are some of the most notable rule changes and what they might mean for the game, both on and off the field.
Rule effective for 2019: One MLB trade deadline
Say goodbye to extensive explanations of the procedure for waiver trades in August, because those deals are no longer on the table. The MLB trade deadline will remain July 31, and waiver trades after that date will no longer be allowed.