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Dave Roberts Hopeful Dodgers Meet MLB’s 85% Vaccination Threshold

Major League Baseball and the Players Association agreed to the loosening of health and safety protocols for teams that have 85% of Tier 1 individuals (players, coaches, and those with direct access to them) receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

The various details and changes were outlined in a memo to all clubs, and manager Dave Roberts hopes the Los Angeles Dodgers will be among those that spur into action. “I’m hopeful we will,” he answered when asked if there was an expectation the Dodgers would meet the 85% requirement.

“I had mine, so I just like to speak on my personal situation.