Dr. Anthony Fauci is optimistic Major League Baseball will be able to safely host fans during games this season.
Appearing on ESPN's Baseball Tonight podcast with Buster Olney (h/t ESPN.com), Fauci believes there's a "pretty good chance" of getting fans back into the ballpark.
He also expressed hope for a "full season," though he did caution that fans in the stands would "maybe not (be) right next to each other" at least early in the year while the COVID-19 vaccine is still in the early stages of being rolled out.
As for when full-stadium attendance might be allowed, Fauci was unable to offer a specific date or timeline.