As Major League Baseball and the Players Association work on agreeing to an economic plan and health and safety protocols for a 2020 regular season, their dispute has come against a backdrop of unrest and calls for action across the United States.
There has been a groundswell of action nationwide since video surfaced of a Minnesota police offer keeping his knee on the neck of George Floyd, who then died in custody. The heinous act sparked protests as citizens seek an end for police brutality and racism.
Several professional athletes and teams have shared messaging in support of those calling for reform, and Mookie Betts joined those with his own comments.