In a surprising twist, Nike has found itself under scrutiny for the design flaws in Major League Baseball's (MLB) uniforms. Initially blamed on Fanatics, the latest reports from The Athletic indicate that Nike had a significant role in creating the controversial uniforms.

Although Fanatics was responsible for manufacturing the uniforms, it was Nike who designed them, according to MLB's statement. Nike made key decisions such as the letter sizing and fabric selection for the jerseys. MLB commended Fanatics for executing Nike's specifications flawlessly.

However, since the new uniforms were unveiled in February, there has been a wave of complaints from players and fans alike. The early grievances revolved around the "see-through" pants, as well as issues with the smaller font on the nameplates and problems with the fabric.

The most recent criticism has targeted the gray uniforms, particularly the mismatched shades between the jerseys and pants. Twins pitcher Brock Stewart even mentioned that his own father noticed the differing colors. Sources revealed that the pants' fabric did not undergo any changes this year. However, the jersey and pants fabrics reportedly came from two different vendors, resulting in the discrepancy.

Addressing the concerns, Nike acknowledged the issue and assured that they are actively seeking a solution to minimize the mismatched shades in the uniforms. Meanwhile, Fanatics is facing further backlash on social media after users observed excessive sweat on the gray jerseys during a recent series between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros.

MLB expressed confidence in Nike's ability to bring innovation and design improvements, praising their extensive, multi-year process for the upcoming 2024 uniforms. It is anticipated that Nike will make necessary adjustments to address the needs of MLB clubs and players.

As the controversy surrounding the MLB uniforms continues to unfold, fans and players eagerly await Nike's resolution to the ongoing design issues. In the meantime, organizations and vendors involved strive to rectify the situation and ensure that future uniform releases meet the high standards expected by both players and fans.