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MLB Rules Astros’ Taylor Trammell’s Bat Non-Conforming With No Discipline

Umpires removed the bat for review at Aaron Boone’s request, with MLB later saying it offered no performance edge.

The umpire informs Houston Astros outfielder Billy Hatcher that he is out of the game for using a corked bat in a game against the Chicago Cubs on September 1, 1987 at the Astrodome in Houston.
Taylor Trammell #26 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting a two-run home run during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Umpires confiscated Trammell’s two-color bat after a ninth-inning double when Yankees manager Aaron Boone questioned barrel discoloration.
  • MLB determined the bat violated supplier rules for two-tone designs, which require a clear color transition starting 18 inches from the knob.
  • The league classified the issue as cosmetic, found no competitive advantage, and imposed no fines or suspension.
  • Officials treated the item like an impermissible glove design, told Trammell he could not use it again, and kept the authenticated bat for documentation.
  • Boone said the Yankees had flagged the bat to the league earlier in the series, while Trammell denied any intent to cheat and attributed the look to worn matte finish.