Major League Baseball extended pay for minor-leagues through May 31 or the start of the minor-league season — whichever begins first — amid the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced Tuesday.
Players will continue to receive a paycheck and medical benefits. The program was originally set to last until April 8, but with no idea of when baseball will resume, the league opted to extend the date.
“We will continue to monitor ongoing events and undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts and urge all baseball fans to follow suit,” MLB said in a statement.