MLB players on opening day rosters 2013-2023

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Christina Gough,
Sep 12, 2023
There were a total of 945 players on opening day rosters of Major League Baseball teams ahead of the 2023 season. Of these players, 269 were from countries and territories outside the United States, with the Dominican Republic being the most represented nation.

Number of players on Major League Baseball rosters on opening day from 2013 to 2023

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Release date

March 2023

Region

Canada, United States

Survey time period

2013 to 2023

Supplementary notes

* Roster expanded to 28 players.

The number of Major League Baseball players on injured, restricted or bereavement lists not on active rosters are included in the data: 2013 - 106 players; 2014 - 103 players; 2015 - 118 players; 2016 - 115 players; 2017 - 119 players; 2018 - 127 players; 2019 - 133 players. 2020 - 130. 2021 - 126. 2022 - 135.

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