Overview

• Baseball was previously a medal sport from 1992-2008 and returned in 2021 with restrictions.
• MLB allowed only non-40-man roster players to participate in the 2021 Tokyo Games.
• Insurance and team permissions are major issues for including top players like Ohtani and Judge.
• The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics presents a unique opportunity due to existing baseball infrastructure.
• Player feedback indicates interest in Olympic participation if given the opportunity.