In addition to Major League Baseball and Players Association needing to arrive at an agreement on an economic plan for the 2020 regular season, the two sides must also negotiate health and safety protocols in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
While MLB was preparing their initial proposal for financial matters, they first provided the MLBPA with a look at a 67-page document that suggested various means players would need to abide by if this season were to be held.
The thorough report called for a slew of changes, such as eliminating spitting and high-fives, having non-field personnel constantly wearing masks, and potentially using empty stands to comply with physical distance guidelines.