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Report: Astros' AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow Fulfill Suspensions Even If Games Canceled

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Even if the 2020 MLB season is shortened or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, it reportedly wouldn't affect the suspension status of former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Both Hinch and Luhnow were suspended for one year by MLB because of their roles in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. And according to ESPN's Buster Olney, sources have indicated that they will get credit for serving their one-year suspensions even if the 2020 season doesn't happen.

Shortly after MLB announced their suspensions, Hinch and Luhnow were fired by the Astros.