Superstar angels Mike Trout He reported to the team’s summer camp today, but the three-time MVP of the American League made it clear that he still feels in conflict for playing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable with the baby’s arrival,” Trout told reporters today in a Zoom call (link via USA Today’s Bob Nightengale). “There are many things on my mind. I am trying to be the safest and most cautious way to get through the season. It will be difficult “.
Trout’s wife is currently pregnant with the couple’s first child, and the 28-year-old center fielder says they are “playing ear to ear” with the baby to be born in August. “I have to keep Jess safe,” says Trout. “I have to keep the baby safe.” She also adds that in the case of a positive test, she would need to go at least 14 days without seeing her newborn, which also weighs on her mind.
“We all want to play,” Trout continued. “It will all come down to how safe we will be. If there is an outbreak or something happens in the next few weeks, we have to reconsider. “
Trout is far from the only player in the game with this type of concern. First base nationals Ryan Zimmerman He voiced equally thoughtful concerns last week before officially opting to exit the 2020 season earlier this week. Washington closer Sean Doolittle, whose wife is high risk, has regularly raised concerns and told ABC7 News’ Scott Abraham yesterday that he is “inclined to play” but “not entirely” sure that he will finally do so (Twitter link, with video ).
Up to this point, Zimmerman, Joe Ross, Tyson Ross and Mike Leake They are the four players who have chosen not to play the 2020 season amid public health concerns.
