Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday that will allow for the safe return of professional sports, without a live audience.
The order comes the same week Major League Baseball reached an agreement with the MLB Players Association on a shortened 60-game season, which allows teams to report to training camp July 1. The season will begin July 24 for the Detroit Tigers.
“Good news, sports fans,” Whitmer said in a released statement. “We are now ready to gradually and safely allow professional sports to resume in Michigan. While this is an encouraging step in the reopening of our economy, it is critical for athletes to continue social distancing and taking precautions to stay safe.