As the 2021 spring training season draws closer, there were several questions left lingering regarding what rules might transfer over from the shortened 2020 season, as well as what protocols MLB would be taking to ensure the safety of its players and staff over the busy summer months.
On Tuesday morning MLB sent out a press release that contained some of the answers people wanted, and quite a good deal more, which we’ll dive into below.
There are a few different categories addressed in the release, and though some are not specifically related to health and safety, but rather to pace of play (perhaps with the assumption that faster-run games reduce exposure risks) let’s get into each area of the new regulations.