L.A. All-Star Game canceled
Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to play host to the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.
The game scheduled for July 14 in Los Angeles was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic. The 2021 game is set for Atlanta’s Truist Park, home to the Braves since 2017.
“Once it became clear we were unable to hold this year’s All-Star festivities, we wanted to award the Dodgers with the next available All-Star Game, which is 2022,” Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. This year will be the first time since 1945 that no game is held.
Angels
Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout participated in Los Angeles’ first workout of summer camp, but said before practice that he hasn’t made a final decision on playing this year. Trout and his wife, Jessica, are expecting the couple’s first child in August.
“Honestly, I still don’t feel that comfortable,” he said. “I don’t want to test positive. I don’t want to bring it back to my wife.
“If I test positive and we have the baby, I have to be there. That’s my first child. If I or Jess don’t see the baby for 14 days, we’re going to be upset.”
White Sox
Prospect Michael Kopech missed the start of summer camp due to a personal matter. General manager Rick Hahn said he doesn’t have a timeline for the return of the 24-year-old right-hander.
Nationals
Catcher Welington Castillo is the third Washington player to opt out of playing in 2020. Manager Dave Martinez said Castillo was uncomfortable playing because he has young children.
Indians
Outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. tested positive for the coronavirus and is being quarantined from his teammates.
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