Although Major League Baseball and the Players Association were unable to agree on an economic plan for the 2020 season, the two sides worked together to finalize necessary health and safety protocols this week.
MLB initially submitted a 67-page document to the union last month, addressing concerns and outlining what must be done to ensure players remain healthy during a potential 2020 regular season.
Among other guidelines, it called for physical distancing, the elimination of high fives, spitting, and a ban on the use of therapy pools and similar amenities. The final document merely suggested that showering at stadiums is discouraged.