MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expressed confidence on Thursday the league will strike a deal with the players union to restart the 2020 season.
Players have cited safety concerns as MLB and the union began negotiations this week on baseball’s return-to-play proposal. In an interview with CNN, Manfred laid out the testing protocols the league plans to have in place.
MLB will test players and other essential baseball personnel multiple times a week. The league has converted a lab in Utah, which typically oversaw its minor league drug testing, to conduct coronavirus testing. Manfred added the league will also conduct temperature checks and symptom analysis daily.