The MLB implemented changes to its scheduling on Thursday amid the coronavirus outbreak. Overall, the league decided to suspend spring training and push back Opening Day by at least two weeks. Opening Day was originally scheduled to take place on March 26.
It’s a devastating and sad time, whether you’re a sports fan or not. Thus, many individuals have come together to provide their thoughts on the matter, including Pete Alonso.
The star New York Mets first baseman addressed the outbreak via Twitter on Thursday.
The Mets were to undergo 13 more spring training games before facing the Washington Nationals in the opening series of the regular season.