The state of California has recommended a statewide limit on large gatherings through at least the remainder of March, which brings into question the home openers of several Major League Baseball teams.

The California Department of Public Health said that "large gatherings that include 250 people or more should be postponed or canceled," including "professional, college and school sporting events."

An exhibition game between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics has already been canceled because of the edict.

Major League Baseball has been urging teams to make contingency plans in case government officials implement large-gathering bans or attempt to cancel sporting events. The NBA suspended its season on Wednesday night.