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Updated 2024-04-19 05:04

Can an MLB player keep his jersey number when he gets traded to another team?

When a Major League Baseball (MLB) player is traded to a new team, they may have to give up their jersey number if it is already being worn by a player on the new team. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.

When a player can keep his jersey number:

• The player has a "no-trade" clause in his contract.
• The player is traded to a team in a different league (e.g., American League to National League).
• The player's jersey number is retired by his previous team.

When a player must change his jersey number:

• The player is traded to a team in the same league and the jersey number is already being worn by another player.
• The player agrees to change his jersey number as part of the trade agreement.

Exceptions to the rule:

• In 2015, the MLB adopted a rule that allows players who have been with the same team for at least 10 years and have been elected to an All-Star team to keep their jersey number even if they are traded.
• Some teams have policies that allow players to keep their jersey numbers even if they are traded within the same league.

Related Questions and Answers:

1. Can a player keep his jersey number if he is traded to a minor league team? No, players must change their jersey numbers if they are traded to a minor league team.
2. Do players have to pay to change their jersey numbers? Yes, players are responsible for the cost of changing their jersey numbers.
3. Can a player request a specific jersey number when they are traded? Yes, players can request a specific jersey number, but it is not guaranteed that the team will grant the request.
4. Are there any restrictions on what jersey numbers players can wear? Yes, MLB has rules that restrict the range of jersey numbers that players can wear.
5. Do teams retire jersey numbers? Yes, teams often retire jersey numbers of players who have made significant contributions to the team.

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