VIDEO: Governor Ron DeSantis Hints at Baseball's Return and Thinks Fans in Florida Could Even Attend Games
The latest rumors surrounding a potential 2020 MLB season indicate games may be played in several central "hub" locations. The state of Florida is one of the rumored locations and Governor Ron DeSantis spoke Wednesday about the possibility of playing games in the state this summer with fans in attendance.
JUST NOW: Gov. DeSantis says he hears MLB is coming back and believes fans could be welcome in Florida in June or July. pic.twitter.com/pRbyMaPKKY
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) April 29, 2020
He mentions that if the health trends are positive it would be possible to have fans at games in June or July. However, he notes that those attending would not be packed together in a traditional manner. Still, this is some nice optimism for sports fans to take in while awaiting news on a potential 2020 season.
"I think @MLB coming back, I'm hearing this, I think that's going to be exciting for people" - @GovRonDeSantis
— Ryan Dailey (@RT_Dailey) April 29, 2020
Last I heard, Major League Baseball - the major pro sport arguably being most hammered by COVID-19, is eyeing a June return
Anything said on this topic right now is purely speculation. But there have been rumblings of baseball returning in June or July without fans. DeSantis mentioning fans potentially attending games later this summer is the newest rumor to keep an eye on.
The next step is having medical professionals weigh in on whether that is possible. Until then, we're not sure what to think.