In the tabloid format, the number of roster spots in the domestic minor leagues will decrease by 450 in 2024 compared to the previous year. This change may go unnoticed as teams will still have five U.S. minor league teams, one Rookie complex affiliate, and four full-season clubs.
The impact of this change lies in the reduction of rosterable players per team, from 36 to 33. Although Triple-A and Double-A teams are already limited to 28 active players, and Class A clubs to 30, the decrease in non-active players is significant. Coaches and front office officials view this as a major concern.
According to a farm director, the availability of enough players is a constant priority. It is the first and last thing farm directors consider each day. With the reduction in roster spots, ensuring adequate coverage every night will become more challenging. The farm director emphasized that this change will make their daily tasks tougher.
According to the Source baseballamerica.com