[IBL] Newsletter - August 21, 2024

[Sean Sweda]

> On Aug 23, 2024, at 2:48 PM, Robert Barnes via Members <members at lists.ibl.org> wrote:
> 
> 2024-10
> No, not as currently written. deGrom & HOU Garcia, both 115 MLB bfs, and neither could be placed on IR at the start of, pre or post-season? Needless to discuss the 4 other pitchers in similar situations I've rostered or released (some uncarded) that could have benefited by an richer IR system. So, I think an IR would potentially be good. 

The IR rule deliberately excludes players like deGrom and Garcia because otherwise rostering low usage players with major injuries would be a predictable way to net extra roster spots.  You know ahead of time that you’re not going to get much out of those guys, losing them for the season at some point is expected.  The limit was set at 150 PA/BF to align with the cutoff for unlimited use in the playoffs, but the general idea is that IR is only supposed to be used after losing a significant usage contributor.

I’m not necessarily advocating for passage, simply explaining the design.  It might be useful for people to respond with examples of how they would have used this rule this season had it been in place.

Sean