As Major League Baseball and the Players Association attempt to compromise on an economic plan for the 2020 regular season, the two sides must also agree to health and safety protocols in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
MLB submitted a 67-page document to the union last month, addressing concerns and outlining what must be done to ensure players remain healthy during a potential 2020 season.
Among other guidelines, it called for physical distancing, the elimination of high fives, spitting, and showering at stadiums before and after games, and a ban on the use of therapy pools and similar amenities.