Giant Gardener Hunter Bishop He has become the first team member to test positive for COVID-19, reports Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Bishop is exhibiting “Mild symptoms” and “He was not in contact with any of our players and staff after he believes he was infected” announced the president of baseball operations, Farhan Zaidi.
The plan was for Bishop to be part of the Giants’ starting squad, but they left him as a result of this positive test. Bishop will be considered again if he returns to full strength, according to Pavlovic, though it will be at least a couple of weeks before he can join the team at camp. Manager Gabe Kapler said Bishop will “Do nothing for the next 14 days.” You will also have to test negative for the virus twice before you are eligible to participate.
The 22-year-old bishop, whom the Giants drafted 10th overall in 2019, posted strong production during his first season with the organization. In 146 plate appearances divided between rookie and under A levels, Bishop slashed .229 / .438 / .429 with five home runs, and although he struck out 39 times, he also walked 38. MLB.com ranks Bishop as the game’s 71st overall prospect, while FanGraphs credits him for his “rare physical tools.”
