Morning Briefing: MLB Players And Staff Tested Positive For COVID-19

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Latest Mets News

According to Joe Pantorno of AM New York, a shortened (or even no) 2020 MLB season will hurt the Mets “more than most.”

The Mets have made their first undrafted free agent signing with Brandon McIlwain, an outfielder out of the University of California, Berkeley.

The Mets also agreed to a deal with their third round pick Anthony Walters.

Tim Healey of Newsday spoke with Keith Hernandez about when he was traded to Mets and the circumstances surrounding that trade.

Former Met Dwight Gooden announced the launch of his new online store.

Latest MLB News

Kyle Griffin of MSNBC reported that an MLB letter obtained by The Associated Press says several players and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made some discouraging comments when he said “The owners are 100 percent committed to getting baseball back on the field. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you that I’m 100 percent certain that’s gonna happen.”

MLBPA head Tony Clark issued a statement condemning the league’s threat to cancel the 2020 season unless the union waives its right to file a grievance against MLB.

Per Kiley McDaniel of ESPN Baseball Insider, the MLB informed clubs that they can begin scouting amateur events again.