Citi Field has suddenly become a possibility for the Mets’ spring training relaunch, should there be a season, especially now that MLB closed the spring training camps for all 30 teams.
With Florida experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, team officials were discussing the idea of shuttering plans to resume spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla, even before MLB’s decision. As recently as last week however, GM Brodie Van Wagenen was counting on any relaunch occurring at Clover Park, given the facilities and amount of space available. Players had been working out independently at Clover Park in recent weeks.
Players have been working out independently at Clover Park in recent weeks.
Team officials could decide as soon as Saturday whether to move spring training to Citi Field. Any spring training is contingent upon MLB and the Players Association reaching an economic agreement on an abbreviated season.
The Yankees are also considering shifting their spring training return from George M. Steinbrenner Field to Yankee Stadium.