As hope springs eternal for baseball, New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman doesn't feel the same way. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Mets righty Marcus Stroman says 2020 MLB season 'not looking promising'

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/26/20

Shortly after The Athletic's Evan Drellich and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the MLB Players Association was disappointed with the latest economic proposal presented by owners to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman tweeted he's less-than-optimistic about taking the bump for regular-season action this summer.

"This season is not looking promising," Stroman tweeted. He added that he feels it's "time to dive into some life-after-baseball projects" to the dismay of fans hoping they'd see baseball around or on July 4:

This season is not looking promising. Keeping the mind and body ready regardless. Time to dive into some life-after-baseball projects. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Brighter times remain ahead!
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) May 26, 2020

Unless the Mets re-sign him, Stroman also confirmed that he'll be a free agent whenever the 2021 MLB year begins even if there is no season this summer and fall:

Service time counts no matter what...even if we don’t play a single game this year.
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) May 26, 2020

Very possible. No clue if they’ll want to extend me. Just have to wait and see how it all plays out!
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) May 26, 2020

As part of Tuesday's reports, Sherman claimed the MLBPA and owners are "far apart on the health/safety protocols."

Meanwhile, the NHL and NHL Players' Association announced on Tuesday an agreement regarding tentative plans for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs that could begin before the middle of July.

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