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Francisco Alvarez Plans Limited ABS Use, Picks Spots on Full Counts

Alvarez said he “doesn’t think” he’ll use the ABS challenge system “that much” this season, backing umpires: “They do an incredible job… It’s a tough job.” But he will tap it on clear misses. On a 3-2 pitch, he said, “That was one where I thought I could challenge it,” signaling selective use when calls swing momentum.