The Futures League

Roster Rules

The roster limit for a Futures League club is 40 players. If a player is added to a roster during the season he must remain active for a minimum of seven days. A player that is deactivated during the season may not be activated again until the seventh day after his deactivation.

On Opening Day, Each FCBL club’s roster must be comprised of at least 10 players who reside in New England or attend a New England college or university. The college or university can be a four or two-year school.

The remaining players can be a mix of any player attending a college or university outside of New England. This area includes a college or univerity within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, or a Commissioner-approved school outside the locations listed ("New England Rule").

Beginning in 2023, there is no limit to the number of recent high school graduates who may be on a team roster.