The uniforms weren't broken until MLB and Fanatics decided to break them. https://theathletic.com/5276715/2024/02/15/nike-mlb-fanatics-jersey-issues/ Fanatics is not making them instead of Majestic which is owned by Fanatics. So it looks like Fanatics is delivering a cheaper product for both the players and fans. The Yankee away jerseys is a good example by eliminating the piping on the sleeve.