Report: Unvaxxed players not allowed to play games in Toronto
Unvaccinated MLB players won't be able to play games in Toronto under current border restrictions, a source told Sportsnet's Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Players who haven't received all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will reportedly be placed on the league's restricted list for series in Toronto, which means they won't receive pay or service time for games they miss.
Border restrictions for unvaccinated players were a significant discussion point during the recently resolved collective bargaining talks between the league and players' association, with a few teams taking issue with the matter before relenting, Davidi adds.
Border restrictions won't affect the Blue Jays' current roster but could impact the club's pursuit of potential offseason additions.
The Canadian vaccination rules aren't a problem for the current Blue Jays, but it's been a consideration in their player moves all off-season.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 11, 2022
MLB finished the 2021 post-season with nearly 88 per cent of all Tier 1 individuals fully vaccinated.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 11, 2022
The Government of Canada lightened border restrictions on Feb. 28.
The Blue Jays host their first series of the season beginning April 8 against the Texas Rangers.