The Los Angeles Dodgers were optimistic Scott Alexander made a full recovery from nerve decompression surgery in his left arm and would contribute in the 2020 season. The team avoided arbitration with Alexander by agreeing to a one-year contract last December.
He appeared in four Cactus League games before MLB was brought to a grinding halt by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Alexander’s health therefore became a factor because of his Type 1 diabetes.
However, the left-hander was assured by doctors he could participate in the 2020 regular season at no added risk. Alexander wound up contracting the virus, which delayed his arrival to Summer Camp.