According to a report from The Athletic, Major League Baseball is expected to start Spring Training and the Regular Season on time despite COVID-19 concerns. Previous rumors indicated a possibility of the season getting pushed back.
Many owners had pushed for a delayed start to the season, while the Players Association disagreed. The MLBPA believes that players can adequately follow the same protocols set in the shortened 2020 season. By social distancing, wearing masks, and frequent testing, MLB managed to have a mostly problem-free 2020 season.
Players are scheduled to report to Spring Training facilities in mid-February for an April 1 Opening Day.