NBCSports Philadelphia says the pitcher hasn't thrown for three days and will be re-evaluated later today. Dominguez opted for rest and rehabilitation instead of elbow surgery when he was injured last year. I wouldn't expect him to be ready for the start of the season. The Phils were counting on the fireballing righthander to help stabilize a bullpen that was destroyed by injuries last year. I'm guessing they'll be extra cautious with him and hope he'll be able to return to action sometime during the season. If there is a season.
When news broke last night that the NBA was suspended its season because of the virus, it seems pretty clear that other leagues are going to have to take some kind of measures to keep players and fans safe. The NCAA said its mens and womens basketball tournaments will be played in empty arena after banning fans.
I wouldn't be surprised to see MLB delay the start of the season until May 1 or June 1, if it starts at all. Officials in Seattle and Houston have banned large public gatherings, which means the Mariners and Astros will have to find other places to play. I expect MLB to shut down spring training before the end of the week and then reconvene in a month if things have improved.
(Photo linked from The Philadelphia Inquirer).
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