MLB 'WILL modify uniforms that have been ripped by players' as union points the finger at Nike for problems... but changes may not come until next season!

Major League Baseball will reportedly change its Nike uniforms following widespread complaints over the new jerseys which were introduced in full this spring.

The Nike Vapor Premier uniform, which was first worn at last year's All-Star Game,  has been roundly criticized by players for its smaller lettering, see-through pants and inability to absorb sweat.

Now, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, the league will modify its uniforms, though changes may not take effect until the beginning of next season.

Citing an obtained memo from the MLB Players Association, Passan noted that the league will go back to larger lettering, fix 'mismatched' gray shirts and pants and address the jerseys' problems with sweat.

Interestingly, the MLBPA placed blame on Nike - and not manufacturer Fanatics - for the uniform problems.

'This has been entirely a Nike issue,' the memo read. 'At its core, what has happened here is that Nike was innovating something that didn't need to be innovated.'

Fanatics, which has been making MLB jerseys since 2017, has been heavily blamed for the missteps, but according to the memo, the company, 'recognizes the vital importance of soliciting Player feedback, obtaining Player buy-in and not being afraid to have difficult conversations about jerseys or trading cards. 

'Our hope is that, moving forward, Nike will take a similar approach.'

Several players made their distaste for the new jerseys public.

One unnamed player on the Baltimore Orioles told the Baltimore Banner that they, 'look... like a knockoff jersey from TJ Maxx.'

Meanwhile, Phillies shortstop Trea Turner told the AP, 'I know everyone hates them.'

And the Angels' Taylor Ward told The Athletic, 'It looks like a replica. It feels kind of like papery. It could be great when you're out there sweating, it may be breathable. 

'But I haven't had that opportunity yet to try that out. But from the looks of it, it doesn't look like a $450 jersey. So far, thumbs down.'

The memo stated that the MLBPA 'cautioned against' the various changes when they were proposed initially in 2022.

According to Passan, 2025 is 'the latest' possible timeline for the jerseys.