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Yankees, Mets Return To The Ballpark As 2020 MLB Season Preparation Begins

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — On Wednesday, the Yankees and Mets reported for spring training 2.0 at their home ballparks.

The boys of summer made their return in what Major League Baseball is calling “Summer Camp.” The players will have three weeks to get in shape for a 60-game sprint where coronavirus safety is paramount.

“I don’t have any anxiety about it. It’s a great opportunity for people to get an assessment at where they’re at health-wise,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on a conference call.

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CBS2’s Steve Overmyer reports that players will have their temperatures and symptoms checked twice a day.