Jacob Bogage of the Washington Post reports that “robo umps” or ABS could be used as soon as in three seasons, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred being the biggest proponent for the quick rollout of it.
The umpires and MLB recently agreed to a five-year labor deal that also included a provision in which the current league’s umpires agreed to go along with and assist in the set up of ABS in the major leagues.
While it has been somewhat introduced in the minor leagues and Arizona Fall League, it is still relatively unfamiliar to many players and coaches throughout the sport.
Bogage goes on to talk about how the transition to ABS could take the game to new heights here.
