As everyone knows by now, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, on Thursday Major League Baseball announced the suspension of Spring Training games. They also announced that the start of the regular season would be pushed back at least two weeks, but all signs point toward a May being the most likely best case scenario.
When this news broke, people started to wonder what MLB players would do during this time. Well, we now have a clearer idea of what Pittsburgh Pirates players will be up to. At least in the immediate future.
Players remaining in Bradenton is beneficial for multiple reasons.