While free agency activity increased this week, the offseason otherwise has been another winter with slow movement. However, more of a focus at present time is the scheduled start of 2021 Spring Training next month.
MLB and the Players Association have long held both parties expected camps to open on time despite continued challenges brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But in a letter sent to MLB, the Cactus League requested that Spring Training be delayed for one month.
The reasoning cited public health and safety, and explained Maricopa County should be in stronger position come March.