The New York Mets issued the following statement on Thursday:
“We have been in regular communication with the medical professionals and public health authorities over the past several weeks. When news surfaced last night of the situation involving the Utah Jazz, we immediately contacted Donovan Mitchell Sr. to advise him not to report at our facility this morning. Upon learning today that his son, Donovan Mitchell Jr., tested positive for the coronavirus, we brought that fact to the attention of our medical team, who recommended, as precautionary measure, that Donovan Sr. be tested, and we are making those arrangements. We will closely monitor the situation and the medical staff will advise us if any additional testing becomes advisable.”
Donovan Sr. is currently the Mets director of player relations and community engagement. His son is a guard for the Jazz, often posting about his Mets fandom on social media. Donovan Sr. recently attended his sons game at Madison Square Garden vs the Knicks on March 4.
Major League Baseball canceled Spring Training and has delayed the March 26 Opening Day by at least two weeks. Minor League Baseball announced that their previously scheduled April 9 Opening Day would be delayed.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets players will remain in Port St. Lucie for the time being.
