Ohtani's Two-Way Rule: Cubs vs Dodgers Debate

0:00On April 21st, Shohei Otani stands out as a true two-way player in Major League Baseball, letting the Dodgers carry him without him counting against. Their 13-pitcher limit on the 26-man roster. This special rule kicked in back in 2020 and has got folks talking lately after the Cubs beat the Phillies 5-1, extending their Street to 6 games. Cubs manager Craig Council called it out before that game, saying the rule mostly boosts offense and gives one team an edge by letting them basically. Carry an extra pitcher and hitter in Otani. He thinks it's the strangest part of the setup since no other squad has a player like that right now. Dodger's skipper Dave Roberts pushed back, pointing out that any team with Otani would use the same advantage. He sees it as bear game because Otani's skills are just that rare pitch. At least 20 innings in the majors and start 20 games as a position. Player or designated hitter with three played appearances each. To qualify officially, a guy has to hit those exact marks which Otani clears easy.

1:02It's all sparking some real debate on roster rules and how one superstar can shift the balance. The Cubs head to LA this weekend for a three-game series starting Friday, but Otani's lined up to pitch Wednesday against the Giants first, so the managers might hash it out face-to-face soon enough. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News today. I'm Corey with The Story.