MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expressed optimism that active big leaguers could participate in Olympic baseball for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, though logistical hurdles remain.

Manfred was asked if he was positive that baseball officials want MLB participation if it can be worked out.

“I am positive about it,” Manfred replied to a group of media before World Series Game 2 on Saturday. ”I think that the owners have kind of crossed the line in terms of, we’d like to do it if we can possibly make it work. But there are logistical issues that still need to be worked though.”

Manfred cautioned later, “The logistics of LA, as evidenced by how long we’ve been talking about it, are difficult.“

In past years, Manfred said it would be hard for MLB players to take part in th

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