Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic
FILE - In this April 9, 2015, file photo, home plate umpire Seth Buckminster signals for the pitch as Buffalo Bisons batter Josh Thole (22) steps into the box during a Triple-A baseball game between the Bisons and Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File

FILE - In this April 9, 2015, file photo, home plate umpire Seth Buckminster signals for the pitch as Buffalo Bisons batter Josh Thole (22) steps into the box during a Triple-A baseball game between the Bisons and Rochester Red Wings in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File

Jul. 24, 2020 12:44 PM EDT
Rich Baseball operations president Mike Buczkowski addresses the media during a press conference announcing the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Rich Baseball operations president Mike Buczkowski addresses the media during a press conference announcing the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays top prospect third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on before a minor league baseball with the Buffalo Bisons against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays top prospect third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on before a minor league baseball with the Buffalo Bisons against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in Buffalo, N.Y. The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Blue Jays will play at Sahlen Field. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Jul. 24, 2020 12:44 PM EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
Grounds crew work on field following the announcement that the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Grounds crew work on field following the announcement that the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
Grounds crew work on the field following the announcement that the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Grounds crew work on the field following the announcement that the Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Toronto Blue Jays will play their 2020 home games at Sahlen Field, their Triple-A affiliate, the team announced, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Jul. 24, 2020 05:50 PM EDT