The risk of CPPD greatly increases with age, but it can occur in young people, too. Proper diagnosis depends on detecting calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the fluid of an affected joint. CPPD may be hard to diagnose because the joint pain and other symptoms can mimic gout and other types of arthritis.
Major League rosters will expand to a maximum of 40 players on September 1st, giving each team the ability to add some much needed depth. The Major League Baseball regular season is slowly riding off into the sunset, with the pack separating into two clear packs; those vying for a playoff spot and those looking ahead to next season.
Best Answer: The major league reserve list can be up to 40 players. From Opening Day through August 31, only 25 players may be on the active roster. From September 1 through the end of the season, up to 40 players may be active. Players on the 15-day disabled list do not count against the 25 man limit but do count against the 40 man limit.