Also earlier this month, MLB owners approved a plan in which the athletes will play about half of the usual season and only travel locally, multiple outlets reported.
The plan, which would make baseball the first major sport to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, also includes a 50-50 revenue split with the players.
However, the MLB Players Association is expected to counter the split proposal this week, ESPN reported.
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