It was a matter of time before the coronavirus outbreak reached the sporting world in the United States. That happened on Wednesday, when the NBA announced that they were suspending the season after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for the disease in preliminary tests. Teams were already discussing playing in empty stadiums, or having to move home games to other areas, as the virus continued to spread.
The Oakland A’s were no exception. They had already been faced with the possibility of playing games at a different location, saying they would adhere to any government directives.