Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout says he “is still not comfortable” with MLB’s plan to play a 60-game season, citing concerns regarding the safety of his family.
“Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable,” Trout told reporters on Friday. “Obviously, with the arrival of the baby, there are a lot of things going through my mind right now, the mind of my wife and my family. I’m just trying to be the safest and most cautious way to spend a season.”
Trout and his wife, Jessica Cox, expect their first child to be born in August.
When the teams returned to their home stadiums for training camp on Friday, Trout emphasized the importance of staying safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“I think the most important thing is obviously I don’t want to test positive and I don’t want to give it back to my wife,” he said. “We have thought about all this a lot; we are still thinking about all this. It is a difficult moment, a difficult situation that we are in, everyone is inside. We all have the responsibility in this clubhouse of social distance, to stay inside, wear masks and keep everyone safe. “
Trout said he wants to play baseball this season, but may have to reconsider if there is a COVID-19 outbreak.
“I talk to a lot of guys across the league, and they text me a lot. I’m not going to name any names, but it’s crazy, everyone thinks the same thing: ‘Is this going to work?’ Said Trout. “We must stay safe and obviously be as cautious as possible.”
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