Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and players' union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead to explore the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended All-Star break.

"I think it is a opportunity to market the game on a really global stage," Manfred told the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Tuesday. "Obviously the clubs are going to have to endorse this. I mean, this it's a big deal."

MLB met with Los Angeles organizers Monday in Atlanta ahead of the All-Star Game, and Manfred said the Olympic officials were meeting with the Major League Baseball Players Association.