The start of the MLB season is being put on hold. With the rise of confirmed cases of coronavirus, the MLB has decided to suspend Spring Training for the season and to postpone the start of the regular season. The MLB season postponement is set to last for at least 30-days. This amount of time covers the remainder of Spring Training and the first two weeks of the beginning of the MLB season. While the season was set to open around March 26, it’s being pushed back to at least April 9. If you’re a Red Sox fan, you likely have some questions about what this MLB season postponement means. Keep reading for the answers you need.
What does the MLB Season postponement mean for the Boston Red Sox? Information is still unfolding, but due to the coronavirus, the MLB commissioner and officials have made the decision to take a one-month hiatus from MLB scheduled events. That means Spring Training has ended and the Opening Day events will be pushed back to around April 9 or later, if necessary.
Is the MLB season canceled? No. As of today, the season is still planned, but postponed. Spring Training for the year is over. The 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifier has also been cancelled. As for the MLB season postponement, the season is still set to happen, it is just happening a few weeks later than planned.
I have Opening Day Red Sox tickets. What happens now? Details are still in the works about what will happen to fix the situation for current ticketholders. It will likely depend on where you purchased your tickets. Stub Hub has stated they will offer refunds for tickets purchased on their website. If you purchased your ticket directly from the team or through another ticketing website, options will vary. Most options include either a credit for another game or a refund for your tickets.
Are the postponed Red Sox games going to be rescheduled? We will likely know more about the upcoming MLB season once the path of the coronavirus has become better understood. If the season is reinstated and begins in early April, the MLB could decide to reschedule the games that were missed. They could also opt to add a few more double headers to the schedule. Of course, if the coronavirus gets worse, a longer MLB season postponement or a season cancellation could happen.
What if I had tickets to scheduled games? The important thing to remember right now is that the season hasn’t been cancelled. For now, the games are just postponed and will likely be rescheduled. If that’s the case, there’s a good chance that you’ll get a credit towards future games when they are rescheduled. Alternatively, you may be able to get a refund for your tickets.
The MLB season postponement began yesterday with the abrupt end of Spring Training. From there, the start of the season has been pushed back for at least two weeks. As we receive more information, we’ll be sure to keep you updated!
