MLB Rumors: Insiders 'Swear' Uniform Pants Are Same as Last Season amid Controversy

Amid controversy surrounding MLB uniforms for the 2024 season that seem to be see-through, multiple league sources "swear" the pants are the same as the ones used last year, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser.

According to Slusser, sources said the issue is not with the thinner material, but with the studio lighting used in photoshoots. Slusser confirmed that last year's shoot also revealed shirt tails and tags shown through the pants.

The uniforms are supplied by Nike and produced by Fanatics. Nike signed a 10-year deal with the league ahead of the 2020 season and has worked with Fanatics since then.

According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Major League Baseball Players Association has voiced complaints regarding the uniforms for the 2024 season. The complaints range from the see-through pants to the "amateurish" appearance on the back of the uniforms due to bigger numbers.

"It's disappointing that we've landed in a place where the uniforms are the topic of discussion," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said. "Each conversation with the guys is yielding more information with what we're seeing."

There have been distribution issues with the new uniforms as well. One team reportedly received just one set of the new Nike pants for their team photo day on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the San Diego Padres wore their old white pants for a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who wore the new pants.

With the new uniforms, players don't have the same customization options they have had in years past.

Rather than being able to request certain measurements all around the uniforms, players are sorted between four body types and given the option between a slimmer, regular and baggier fit.