Not long after the severity of the Marlins’ outbreak became public, a rival executive insisted that it could be overcome. Like many, the official has been heavily involved in instituting safety protocols. Dealing with COVID-19 has become a bigger part of the job than trades and waiver claims. “We can play through this,” the official said. “But we can’t have many more like it.”
However, as the days have passed, another sentiment has arisen within the industry. After ticking off the ways that even strict adherence to safety protocols may not be enough to prevent an outbreak, another executive concluded, “I don’t believe it will be our last.”
It is within this context that the postponement of Friday’s Cardinals-Brewers game stands as either a lesson learned or a potential tipping point. According to The Athletic’s Mark Saxon, two Cardinals pitchers have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the…