Gardener Diamondbacks Kole Calhoun It’s tested positive for COVID-19, manager Torey Lovullo announced Monday (via Zach Buchanan of The Athletic). Fortunately, Calhoun is asymptomatic and fine, according to Lovullo. However, it is unclear whether Calhoun will be ready for the start of the regular season as he will have to be quarantined for two weeks and tested negative for the virus twice before returning to action.
A member of the 2012-19 Angels, Calhoun joined the Diamondbacks in free agency on a two-year, $ 16MM guarantee over the winter. The 32-year-old will bring a .249 / .322 / .424 career line and the strong right-field defense he’s known for every time he makes his Diamondbacks debut. The club has likes Ildemaro Vargas, Jon Jay, Tim Locastro and Josh Rojas Among your possible open field options in case Calhoun wastes time.
Calhoun is the third known member of the D-backs list to test positive for the virus, joining pitchers Junior War and Silvino Bracho. But they are just a few of the several people in the organization who have tested positive while they are beginners. Mike Leake excluded from the season entirely due to health problems.
