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In a broader scope of Major League Baseball, a recent 62-page study was released addressing the spike in pitcher injuries. The study cites offseason overtraining and the relentless pursuit of velocity as contributing factors, highlighting a particular increase in injury placements at the beginning of the season. These findings suggest that pitchers are not adequately prepared for the regular season, having strained their arms during an intensive offseason preparation. The report points out alarming trends in both major and minor league environments, necessitating changes in training and development programs to preemptively address these issues.