And that's before we get to hotel workers and transportation workers (pilots, flight attendants, bus drivers). They are essential workers. We wouldn't be able to play a season without them, and they deserve the same protections.
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) May 11, 2020
We need to consider what level of risk we're willing to assume. 80% of cases are considered mild, but what if a player, a staff member, an auxiliary worker, or a family member gets a case that's in the 20% and they develop severe symptoms or chronic issues? 1 feels like too many?
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) May 11, 2020
Hopefully these concerns will be addressed in MLB's proposal, first and foremost: 1) what's the plan to ethically acquire enough tests? 2) what's the protocol if a player, staff member, or worker contracts the virus? We want to play. And we want everyone to stay safe.
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) May 11, 2020
MLB’s reported plan still has to be approved by the players association and the White House.
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