While the coronavirus pandemic has changed everybody’s plans, including MLB, there is a chance, according to a report from ESPN writer Jeff Passan, that play begins in May with all teams in Arizona, in empty stadiums. While playing professional sports in the United States within a couple of weeks or a month seems unrealistic, the fact that the league is considering the idea tells a lot about MLB’s intentions: they want a season this year. The New York Mets, and the rest of the 29 teams, are patiently waiting.
Playing a shortened schedule would mean lots of double-headers and few rest days.