As much as Stearns is brilliant its a moronic move to keep the good minor league starting pitchers up to rot in the minors. I understand the idea of getting these pitchers worked up to a certain innings count so they can be warmed up to professional baseball innings but what is the logic in that. Players pitchers especially only have so many bullets in their body why waste it for meaningless minor league wins. Lets say they want their top pitching prospects to reach 100-110 innings pitched then what when they call them up these guys Will been even more overloaded with pitch count by probably pitching another 50 innings in the majors. Jose Butto is good but only reason he was up before was because he was bad and the mets didnt give a shit to bring him up to start him service tine because he was bad and instead of prioritizing guys that have showed their greatness in the minors they call up the struggling guys while keeping their star pitchers up to rot in the minors who will excel but wont get called up due to service time manipulation service time manipulation is a big thing in baseball and its sad to see that players that are more deserving of being in the majors dont always get their opportunities to play as teams hold them in a glass compartment watching from afar their talents instead of bringing them up to the big leagues which in the end can hurt their development of the amount of pitches they throw and innings in the minors just to not even be called up.

Pitchers are going down left and right in baseball and its disappointing to see, the rate of pitchers dropping is at an astronomical rate compared to what it was 20-40 years ago and the installment of the pitch clock is not making anything better. pitchers are working faster and straining themselves quicker because they dont have the time to recoup in between pitches and are pressured to throw the ball every 8 seconds, which could lead to error but also gives more support to those who throw fast and stay in the constant groove of the speedy game. mention in the service time paragraph that sometimes teams will hold off on bringing up their star talent and will call up guys that the teams knows full heartedly wont really benefit their team yet still call them up. for the most part teams are vying to be compeitive but brining up a level of talent that you know wont contribute while someone else is making significant noise in the minors waiting to be called up is a weird concept in baseball.The logic behind keeping these promising pitchers in the minors often revolves around workload management and innings limits. Teams aim to gradually build up their young pitchers’ innings count to prepare them for the rigors of major league baseball.

However, this approach can backfire when these pitchers are finally called up to the majors. Not only have they potentially already exceeded their workload targets in the minors, but they’re then expected to handle even more innings at the highest level. This can lead to overuse and increase the risk of injury, ultimately hindering their long-term development and performance.

Additionally, the issue of service time manipulation further complicates matters. Teams sometimes prioritize financial considerations over player development, choosing to delay a player’s eligibility for free agency or arbitration by keeping them in the minors longer than necessary. This results in deserving players being overlooked in favor of those who may not necessarily contribute as much to the team’s success.

Furthermore, the current trend of pitchers experiencing higher rates of injury is alarming. The introduction of the pitch clock, while intended to speed up the game, may be exacerbating this problem. Pitchers are forced to work faster and throw more frequently, leaving them with less time to recover between pitches. This heightened pace of play can lead to increased strain on pitchers’ arms and bodies, potentially contributing to the alarming rate of injuries seen in recent years.

In conclusion, it’s disheartening to witness talented pitchers languishing in the minors while less deserving players get the call-up. The emphasis on workload management, coupled with concerns over service time manipulation and the increasing rate of pitcher injuries, highlights the need for a more balanced approach to player development in baseball. Teams must prioritize the long-term health and success of their prospects over short-term gains, ensuring that deserving players are given the opportunities they deserve to showcase their talents at the highest level.