MANCHESTER, NH — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, have released the following statement due to mounting concerns over coronavirus:
“With the announcements from Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball regarding the delay of Opening Day, the 2020 Fisher Cats season will not begin on April 9 as originally scheduled.The safety and security of fans, employees and personnel is our top priority, and the Fisher Cats will continue to follow the guidance of Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, as well as local, state, and federal officials.We hope to have more information on the start of the 2020 season as soon as possible.”
The Fisher Cats season was set to begin April 9 on the road in Reading, PA., with a home opener scheduled for April 16.
