The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
San Francisco Giants star catcher Buster Posey is the latest big-name player to skip this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week. The babies were born prematurely and Posey said after consultations with his wife and doctor he decided to opt out of the season. Posey had missed three practices while dealing with a personal issue.
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, top, talks with manager Gabe Kapler, bottom right, during a baseball practice in San Francisco, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP PhotoJeff Chiu)
Posey joins other big-name players like Dodgers pitcher David Price, Washington first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, Colorado’s Ian Desmond and Arizonna pitcher Mike Leake in deciding not to take part in the 60-game season this year.
-- Josh Dubow reporting.
The Red Sox and Blue Jays will play two exhibition games at Fenway Park before baseball’s delayed regular-season opener.
San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey carries his bag during a baseball practice in San Francisco, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP PhotoJeff Chiu)
Toronto will visit Boston on July 21 and 22 before heading down to Tampa Bay for its opener. The Red Sox are scheduled to open at home against the Baltimore Orioles on July 24.
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