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Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day by at least 8 weeks. The decision comes after the US Centers for Disease Control(CDC) recommended events of 50 or more people be restricted due to the Coronavirus(COVID-19) Pandemic. Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after a conference call with all 30 MLB teams. The earliest opening day could take place is Mid-May.
Opening day was originally scheduled to take place next week, March 26. Opening day was originally delayed by two weeks last Thursday. Spring Training games have been cancelled by MLB and players have been urged to go home and cease group workouts as a result of a New York Yankees minor league player testing positive for COVID-19. MLB hasn't mentioned plans involving the draft in June and the all star game in July.
MLB released a statement on the issue, which can be read below.
"Today Commissioner Robert D Manfred Jr conducted a conference call with the 30 clubs of Major League Baseball. Following last night's newly updated recommendations from the CDC restricting events of more than 50 people for the next 8 weeks, the opening of the 2020 regular season will be pushed back in accordance with that guideline.
MLB will keep fans updated on decisions regarding plans for the 2020 schedule in the days and weeks ahead. The clubs remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins. 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 extends it's best wishes to all the individuals and communities who have been impacted by the Coronavirus."
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