According to a report from Bob Nightengale (USA Today), the start of the 2021 MLB season could be postponed. League owners and executives want players and staff members to take the COVID-19 vaccine once its readily available, and that may not be until after the scheduled start to Spring Training.
“I don’t see any way spring training starts in February. Zero chance of that. I don’t care if we play 140 games, 120 games or 80 games, we have to make sure everyone is safe to do this right.’’ — said an American League owner
Shortening the 2021 season would mean more financial losses for teams, something executives are willing to deal with to keep everyone safe.