The Houston Astros have postponed plans to remove Tal's Hill and shorten the distance from the plate from 436 to 409 feet in center field at Minute Maid Park.
Club president Reid Ryan says the Astros still plan to complete the renovations but the construction timelines in the bidding process made clear the project could not be finished by next year's home opener.
Houston said its playoff run coupled with an international cricket match in November impacted the construction timelines.