MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark Friday that if the sport doesn't improve its handling of the coronavirus, it could shut down for the season, reports ESPN's Jeff Passan.
According to ESPN, multiple players briefed on the call fear that the season could be shut down as soon as Monday if positive COVID-19 tests continue around the sport.
MLB is currently going through a COVID-19 outbreak, with 20% of the league's teams not playing Friday night after getting postponed.
In the last week, 18 Marlins players and two coaches have tested positive for the coronavirus.