ASTROS BEGIN VOLUNTARY ISOLATED WORKOUTS

The Houston Astros opened team facilities at Minute Maid Park and in West Palm Beach, Florida for individual workouts on Monday.

The Astros laid out a long list of guidelines that players must follow while working out — including staggered workout times, separate baseballs for bullpen sessions and mandatory use of personal protective equipment for coaches and staff.

All personnel entering the facilities in Houston or Palm Beach will be screened and cleared by medial professionals.  Only four players will be allowed in the facility at one time with staggered workout times to allow for social distancing.

Players must wear masks when not working out — most of the player workouts will take place outdoors for proper ventilation.

Workouts will be closed to the media and the public.