Werner's comments on "Squawk Box" came on Opening Day, with a full slate of games on the schedule featuring all 30 teams. It marks the start of the second MLB season played during the pandemic, following last year's shortened campaign.
"I certainly think that we've gone beyond where we were six months ago. The protocols in baseball are very strong. The players are heeding them," Werner said. "Sure, I think there might an occasional outbreak, but I do think it will be a rare event if some games are canceled."
A Washington Nationals player tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this week, and some teammates are quarantining following contact tracing. The team's Opening Day matchup with the New York Mets remains scheduled, as of Thursday morning.