Report: Players with health issues examining MLB's plan
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As Major League Baseball reportedly prepares to present players with its plan on opening the 2020 season, one group of players with a particular eye on the league’s health policies are those with immunodeficiencies or other underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19.
However, in a report by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Monday, players known to have such conditions appear ready to put their faith in MLB’s doctors and medical personnel and play ball with the rest of the players.
Rosenthal and ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported earlier in the day that the league’s proposal will be sent to the Major League Players Association for approval as soon as Tuesday, and it is believed that health and safety concerns will be addressed in the document.
One of those players is Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl, whose 2015 spleen removal following an outfield collision in the minors leaves him more susceptible to contracting the virus.
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