ARLINGTON -- The Rangers are moving on multiple fronts after the announcement that there will be a 60-game Major League schedule this summer.

One issue to be addressed is whether the Rangers will be able to have fans in attendance at their home games at Globe Life Field at any point this season. The Rangers are planning to have fans in attendance, but that could change, according to Rangers executive vice president for communications John Blake.

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“We don’t have a lot of information at this point,” Blake said. “I can tell you that the Rangers are working under the current guidelines of the state of Texas and the Governor that allows up to 50 percent capacity at pro sports venues. That is the information we have today. We understand that could change under the circumstances with the pandemic.

“I don’t think I need to say that the health and safety of our players, staff and fans are our priority, obviously. We’ll see how this goes, but that’s what we are working under right now.”

The possibility of fans at games could be impacted by the surge of coronavirus cases in Texas this month. In response to this surge, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized local officials to place restrictions on outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people, a threshold he originally set at 500.

If the Rangers are approved to have fans in attendance at half capacity, they would be spread out across all levels and sections of the park.

“Right now, we are working toward 50 percent,” said Rob Matwick, the Rangers executive vice president for business operations. “I would say it’s always subject to change based on potential conditions or if we get directives from Major League Baseball. In general, we are working toward that 50 percent to see if we can accommodate that.”

The Rangers have not yet received their 2020 schedule. That is still being reviewed by the Players Association. Once the schedule is received, the Rangers’ ticket operations will need time to set up procedures for purchasing tickets. Current season-ticket holders will get first priority for 2020 single-game tickets.

“Once we get a schedule we should have more information on how the tickets will work,” Blake said.

As far as the original schedule, the Rangers are putting together a plan to offer either refunds or credits for fans holding single-game tickets for all 2020 games. Fans who are holding tickets for the original March 31 Opening Day can use those for the home opener in 2021. Otherwise fans can ask for a refund.

On the baseball side, the Rangers have to set a 60-man roster by 2 p.m. CT Sunday. They had 48 players in camp when Spring Training was suspended. General manager Jon Daniels said not everybody will be brought back for the new Spring Training.

As of 11 a.m. CT Friday, rosters will no longer be frozen. There are still a number of well-known players who are free agents, including outfielders Yasiel Puig and Jacoby Ellsbury, but Daniels said the Rangers aren’t looking to sign anybody.

“Not at this point, no,” Daniels said.

The Rangers have discussed carrying at least a few of their young players to keep them active through the summer. But most of the 60 players must be able to contribute to winning at the Major League level.

Outfielder Leody Taveras and infielder Sherten Apostel are expected to be on the taxi squad even though they are unlikely to be ready to contribute at the big league level right away. They are both on the current 40-man roster.

“We have a few younger pitchers in particular that we’re trying to weigh right now, whether to bring them knowing that we don’t really want to see them in the big leagues this year, but it might be best for their development,” Daniels said. “On the flip side, that’s two spots that we can’t use for more functional reasons. There will be a handful of prospects on the roster. We’re hoping that most of the young players we bring at least factor in as options for us, if not from Day 1, then by the end of the year.”

The Rangers will hold their Spring Training workouts at Globe Life Field. Daniels said the roster will likely be split up in three groups with staggered workouts spread through the day.

Globe Life Park also could be used. The old facility has a weight room and the bullpen mounds are still intact. Conditioning, throwing programs and batting practice could be held on the field even though it was configured for football last year.

Health is a priority. The players must learn to follow all safety protocols including proper social distancing.

“The operations manual is pretty extensive,” Daniels said. “We have dual goals here: To avoid hospitalizations and to put ourselves in position to win the World Series. I think they go hand in hand. We will have a code of conduct we will agree on. If somebody puts himself at risk, he is potentially putting everybody at risk.”

Daniels said the culture and chemistry he saw the Rangers develop in Spring Training should allow the players to adjust to the new reality.

“These guys like being around each other,” Daniels said. “It is not forced. It is not fake. From that standpoint, they will be a little more flexible and understanding and forgiving. People are coming from different circumstances, coming from different levels of concern. I think it can only help us.

“We know we are going to have to roll with the punches. We know we are going to have to be flexible. Things are going to happen over the course of the season you don’t normally factor in baseball. Just the way of the world. When you have a group that likes each other, that’s a huge advantage. Guys are more forgiving, more empathy and a little more aware of each other.”