According to the memo, a player qualifies as “fully vaccinated” two weeks after he receives a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single Johnson & Johnson shot. ADADOnce 85 percent of Tier 1 individuals on a given team are fully vaccinated, more protocols will be modified. Vaccinated players will not need to wear contact tracing devices. The loosening of restrictions should make the vaccine more appealing to the many players who are unsure about getting it. New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone said he received a vaccine last week and will urge his players to do the same.

Source: Washington Post March 29, 2021 20:26 UTC