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COVID-19 will have drastic effects on scouting and MLB Draft

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It’s unclear how the 2020 season will play out. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire)

The COVID-19 virus outbreak has shut down American sports for the foreseeable future. The NBA, MLS and NHL have all suspended their seasons and there’s some suggestion that the 2020 MLB season may not begin until June or even July.

The college ranks are also feeling the effects of the virus, the NCAA has cancelled all winter championships and spring athletics, including the Men’s Basketball Tournament and the College World Series.

The 2020 MLB Draft looks to be the next event that could be cancelled by the virus.