Major League Baseball teams are starting to cut minor-leaguers, as clubs believe there will not be a 2020 minor-league season. Hundreds of players have already been cut, and hundreds more are expected.
One MLB agent described the releases to DK Pittsburgh Sports as "COVID cuts." Teams are also anticipating there being fewer teams next season, meaning there will be a roster crunch for next season, so teams are getting a start on their cuts.
While it is not official yet, minor-league baseball is expected to contract 40 teams next season at the behest of MLB and commissioner Rob Manfred, who argued those teams' facilities were not up to standard.