The league’s 11-man competition committee approved the use of the automated ball/strike system (ABS) on Tuesday. The robot umps will be used for the entire 2026 season. The technology has been used in the minor leagues since 2019, with the 2024 season being the second consecutive year every MiLB park using the robot umps. It was also used during spring training this year, and at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Four of five challenges of home plate umpire Dan Iassogna’s calls were successful.