As American professional sports leagues were trending toward playing games without fans in attendance, matters took a dramatic turn when Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The NBA immediately suspended their season, and MLB and the NHL followed suit the next day. All remaining Spring Training games were cancelled, World Baseball Classic qualifier games have been postponed, and the earliest the 2020 season will begin is April 9.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping Camelback Ranch open for players to participate in voluntary workouts over the next two weeks. Though, manager Dave Roberts is mindful of striking a balance of keeping players active without overburdening them in anticipation of a deep postseason run.