The Diamondbacks furloughed or eliminated the positions of more than 25 percent of their employees on Friday, drastic cost-cutting measures they say were made necessary by the loss of revenue brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic.
The club also cut loose 64 minor leaguers in recent days, moves that portend the reality that there likely will be no minor league season this year.
A team source said the Diamondbacks are bracing for revenue losses in the neighborhood of $100 million this season and are expecting to take a significant hit next year, as well, even if a full season is played.