Gerrit Cole, Mike Trout and other veteran major leaguers will receive $4,775 per day in advance pay for the first 60 days of the season during the stoppage caused by the new coronavirus, a total of $286,500.
That's just 2.5 percent of the $193,548 that Cole, the New York Yankees pitcher, and Trout, the Los Angeles Angels outfielder, were scheduled to earn each day during the 186-day season from their $36 million salaries, tied for the major league high this year.
The daily total was obtained after it was confirmed by Major League Baseball and the players' association following their agreement last week on how to proceed during the stoppage.
Less veteran players will receive smaller amounts specified in the agreement: $16,500, $30,000 or $60,000, depending on the contract.
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NHL quarantine extended to April 15
The NHL extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the extension Tuesday. It adds an extra 11 days to the previous guidance of April 4, which Daly last week acknowledged was "a meaningless date" because of the rapidly changing situation.
• Former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe said in a video posted on social media that he tested positive for the coronavirus but had minor symptoms and feels fine now.
• Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30. That applies to events that get city permits such as parades and festivals but does not include sporting events such as the Blue Jays, Raptors and Maple Leafs.
