Yankees, Mets to Train in New York

With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Florida and Arizona and several Major League Baseball players testing positive for coronavirus spring training facilities are temporarily closed.

In response to closures and the re-opening of New York and New Jersey, both the Yankees and the Mets issued a statement Friday on the return of its players from Florida to New York.

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE NEW YORK YANKEES AND NEW YORK METS

SPRING TRAINING IN NEW YORK

“The Yankees and Mets have been in touch with Governor Cuomo’s office today and will work with the N.Y. State Health Department on a continuing basis to coordinate the return of players from Florida to train in New York next week. Our two teams, as well as the State Health Commissioner, will work under Major League Baseball’s protocols and guidelines. We are all excited to bring baseball back to New York. Thank you, Governor Cuomo.”