The federal government has vetoed a plan that would have permitted the Blue Jays to play league games at Rogers Centre this summer. One of the biggest issues was the amount of cross-border travel required to and from US ballparks where COVID-19 is raging.
#BlueJays Statement On 2020 Season Home: pic.twitter.com/lpXLapRHUD
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 18, 2020
Including today, the #BlueJays now have just 11 days to prepare for its first home game of the season, wherever they call home. My guess, it'll be Buffalo.
— Thomas Hall (@Hall_Thomas_) July 18, 2020
In a statement, Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro says “the safety of the broader community – our fans – and the team" remained the priority throughout discussions and that "the club completely respects the federal government’s decision.”https://t.co/Pgp94ER8Zg
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 18, 2020
