new MLB rules for 2020 Feb 13, 2020 2:06:22 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NJtoTX on Feb 13, 2020 2:06:22 GMT Feb 12, 2020 21:46:30 GMT nutsberryfarm 🏜 said: Too extreme. Maybe after a reliever pitches to only 1 batter it kicks in for later relievers.Also, in the NL, a pitcher might have to bat if he's only faced 1 or 2 batters.