MLB wants to restart the season in July, but it has to persuade players it's safe first

MLB officials discussed a plan with its players union to start the 2020 season, after operations were suspended due to the pandemic.

MLB officials discussed a plan with its players union to start the 2020 season after operations were suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic.

MLB met with the MLB Players Association Tuesday but did not offer a formal proposal for a return of the season. Multiple people familiar with the discussion said the league gave a presentation to the Major League Baseball Players Association, or MLBPA, on Tuesday. According to one of the individuals, the two parties met for more than three hours, discussing player safety, testing and medical guidelines for a return. The parties did briefly discuss economics of resuming operations, but the MLB did not submit a formal proposal that's been in the works.

The MLB isn't expecting the players union to accept any recommendation immediately. One of the individuals said Tuesday's meeting is the first exchange of what is expected to be a lengthy dialogue on plans to start the season. The sides will not meet on Wednesday, but more talks are expected to be scheduled, the individuals said.on May 11 that said clubs would resume spring training programs in June to prepare for a July start to the season.

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