MLB cards roundup: Topps' 'Call-Up' designation and Murakami mania
The article discusses recent trends in baseball card collecting, particularly focusing on Topps' new 'Call-Up' designation for rookie cards. This designation indicates that players making their MLB debut will not have their rookie cards released until the following year. Notable players affected include Ryan Waldschmidt, Spencer Jones, and Colt Emerson.
- ▪Topps introduced a 'Call-Up' designation for rookie cards starting May 8.
- ▪Players with the 'Call-Up' designation will not have their rookie cards until 2027.
- ▪This change affects several recent call-ups, including Ryan Waldschmidt and Spencer Jones.
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