New MLB rule change might affect Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk quite a bit #bluejays #mlb

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The MLB will be testing out the automated ball-strike system at Spring Training this year which might end up being an issue for Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk.

Kirk is set to have a big season in 2025 as the Blue Jays have stated they will be sticking to their current duo of him and Tyler Heineman which means Kirk will be seeing the majority of the starts.

New MLB rule to be introduced at Spring Training might cause some issues for Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced a few months ago that the MLB will be testing out the automated ball-strike system at this year’s Spring Training.

,q>MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, who has been responsible for shepherding many of the changes through his sport, let it be known during a recent media appearance that an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will be introduced during spring training in a few months. -Gueren