HOUSTON, TX – Beginning today, the Astros will allow limited player access to Minute Maid Park and the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches complex in West Palm Beach for individual workouts. Those workouts will be closed to the media and to the public.

At each facility, the Astros will closely follow medical and MLB guidelines to ensure the safety of the players and staff at each facility. Below is more information regarding the workouts:

•           All personnel entering the facilities will be screened and must be cleared by medical professionals.

•           No more than four players can be in the facility at one time. Workout times will be staggered to ensure proper social distancing.

•           Each pitcher will be provided with his own set of baseballs for bullpen sessions.

•           Initially, workouts will be for 40-man players, but some support from non-40-man players may be required.

•           Most of the workouts will take place outdoors to ensure proper ventilation. Players must wear masks when not working out.

•           Astros coaches and staff all must wear PPE equipment at all times.

•           The entire clubhouse and all other accessible areas will be cleaned and sanitized at the end of each day. 

•           Workouts are closed to the media and to the public.

“Our top priority remains the safety of our players, staff, and their families. That will never change,” said Astros General Manager James Click. “It’s exciting and a very positive step for our players to return to our facilities, even on a limited basis. This will give our players the benefit of receiving individual attention from our staff, who can provide professionalism and expertise. That is significant.”