Major League Baseball joined the rest of the sports world in March by temporarily suspending operations due to concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
All remaining Spring Training games were cancelled, and the start of the regular season was indefinitely delayed. The shutdown is now approaching the two-month mark, with still no plan in place as to when the 2020 season may begin.
While a multitude of scenarios have been discussed, there are still many hurdles to overcome. For one, some players aren’t keen on the idea of self-quarantining away from their families.
MLB must also make sure they can secure enough tests for players, coaches and other essential staff without restricting the general public’s access.