Travis Shaw, Marcus Stroman criticize report players could face $750,000 fine and jail time if seen outside ballpark
Third base coach Luis Rivera, left, returns Travis Shaw’s hat during MLB intrasquad baseball action in Toronto on Friday, July 10, 2020. Shaw sounded off on Twitter about being restricted to the ballpark all summer under the Quarantine Act.A packed summer training camp schedule has the Toronto Blue Jays squeezing in workouts, practice sessions and intrasquad games ahead of a fast-approaching regular season.
Earlier in the day, Shaw voiced his concern about the length of time players may need to stay in their current environment. He replied to a tweet from TSN reporter Scott Mitchell, who reported that multiple sources told him players could face a $750,000 fine and potential jail time if seen outside the ballpark — which also are maximum punishments in the Quarantine Act.
Players are expected to be advised of specifics on the setup for the upcoming campaign once a finalized plan is in place. Florida has been dealing with a spike in COVID-19 cases of late. The state reported 11,385 new cases on Friday while Ontario reported just 116 new cases.Shaw, who signed with the Blue Jays last December, posted two additional tweets after his original reply but they were later deleted.
As Major League Baseball’s lone Canadian team, the Blue Jays face an additional hurdle because of the border and quarantine rules during the pandemic. Players and team staff have been isolating from the general public in the so-called ‘bubble’ of the stadium and hotel at the north end of the building.
Most players — about 46 in total, Montoyo said earlier in the week — flew to Toronto on a charter last Sunday.
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