ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult.
“Everyone appreciates the challenges associated with major league players playing in a tournament that is in the middle of our season,” Manfred said before Fridays' World Series opener.
The 31-year-old has long been an advocate of MLB taking a break during the season to let major leaguers play in the Olympics.
“Casey Wasserman has been supportive of getting baseball back in the Olympics, which we appreciate,” Manfred said.
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