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MLB Tweaks Spring Travel Lineup Rule With WBC Absences in Mind

MLB has relaxed its spring-training road-game lineup requirement because WBC rosters are pulling regulars out of camp, per Bruce Levine. In past years, clubs could be fined for not bringing a minimum number of regulars to Cactus or Grapefruit League road games. The change gives teams flexibility while WBC prep reshapes March schedules and travel plans.