Baseball: New MLB rule may open door for Japanese infielders

Baseball: New MLB rule may open door for Japanese infielders

Kazuo Matsui (R) scores the go-ahead run in the ninth inning of the Rakuten Eagles' 8-7 win over the Seibu Lions at Seibu Prince Dome on April 22, 2016. The former major league infielder told Kyodo News on April 24 that he has welcomed Major League Baseball's new rule to make it more difficult for runners to physically break up double plays at second, a move aimed at reducing injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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