MLB Coronavirus

New York Mets: Where Do We Go From Here?

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yankees, New York Mets, Luis Rojas

The worldwide Coronavirus pandemic has sent the world into a frenzy, never seen before. Public events are either being postponed or shut down altogether, and it seems very likely that the virus will continue to spread in the upcoming days as more cases surface.

The extreme precautions put in place are attempting to limit the spread of the virus throughout the country. The delay to the start of the season all but guarantees the MLB will be playing a shortened schedule for the first time since the 1995 strike-shortened season.

How Does This Affect the Mets?

Just like the other 29 teams in baseball, the New York Mets have to figure out a way to deal with the circumstances. The main goal is to keep their players, staff, and their families healthy through the extreme health crisis throughout the country. Once each member of the organization has been tested, it will allow the Mets to decided the correct course of action while MLB is on its hiatus.

With Donovan Mitchell Sr. working for the Mets, they are very thankful to have him test negative. Everyone within the organization should be checked and separate from society as we try to figure out the right course of action. As of now, no one in baseball has the virus, but things could quickly change.

With the situation unprecedented, all the Mets can do is hope it does not become a team-wide issue. The one bright side is that players recovering from injury have more time to get right. Dellin Betances and Yoenis Cespedes are just a couple of the stars the Mets are rehabbing. As long as the virus does not affect them, the extra time off should be in their benefit.

The earliest timeline for MLB to return is in May, which takes off close to 30 games on the schedule. Players have also been instructed to either head back home, to their team’s cities or remain in camp. The pandemic is undoubtedly unprecedented, and things are likely to get worse before they get better.

Major League Baseball Operations Suspended Indefinitely

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New York Mets, Jacob deGrom

The Coronavirus has been a national pandemic that has forced the NBA and NCAA to halt their seasons severely. Major League Baseball is the next domino to fall as the growing concern for the safety of players, fans, and other members working in baseball.

The decision comes with the harsh reality of the virus, not slowing down anytime soon. There is no word on when baseball will resume again and will all but guarantee the delay of the regular season. Large public gatherings have been canceled or severely restricted, which has been another reason for MLB to close the doors on baseball.

More Than Baseball

Sports have always been the one place people can fall back to when America has suffered through tough times, but there is no haven from the Coronavirus. The concern is that players can also bring the disease home to their families and other loved ones. The choice comes at a no-brainer during a time where the health concerns have rapidly increased across the nation.

The NHL is the last in-season professional sports league still standing. With all likelihood, they will have to suspend their season as the cases on the virus continue to grow worldwide. This pandemic has swept the nation in a way that nothing has during our lifetimes. Hopefully, the strict measures taken now could allow baseball and other sports to restart sooner rather than later.