Start of 2020 MLB season could be delayed until Memorial Day due to coronavirus

The MLB is bracing for a really late start to the season.

According to reports, MLB officials are suggesting that it is becoming more realistic that the league will have to until the end of May, particularly Memorial Day on Monday May 25th to kick off the 2020 festivities. And that might be an absolute best case scenario.

The MLB itself hasn’t shared a lot about their plans, and are going to review all possibilities before making a decision.

“Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players, employees and fans,” said MLB in a statement.

“MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts.”

The 2020 season was initially supposed to get underway in 10 days on March 26th. It remains to be seen whether it will still be a 162-game season even with the late start.