Due to the epidemic of COVID-19, MLB will be canceling the remainder of spring training and at least the first two weeks of the regular season as detailed by Bob Nightengale and Jesse Yomtov of USA Today. Unfortunately, that means there will be a delayed start for the Chicago White Sox.
While this stinks for sports fans and the hope is this virus goes away sooner rather than later, the extra time to prepare for the regular season could be beneficial for some players recovering from injuries.
As I wrote about on Thursday, Edwin Encarnacion was somewhat iffy to be ready on Opening Day with limited time remaining as he recovered from a sore right hip.