The Miami Marlins’ game against the Baltimore Orioles has been canceled after a coronavirus outbreak on the team’s main roster, according to multiple reports.
Monday night’s game was slated to be played in Miami, but the latest revelation of more positive tests on the Marlins’ list led to the cancellation, according to The Athletic.
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The Marlins were in Philly for an opening series with the Phillies. They delayed their trip home amid concerns about an outbreak within the team. Four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus, and ESPN reported Monday that eight more players and two coaches tested positive for the disease.
José Ureña was one of the players who tested positive for the virus. He was scratched from his start Sunday against the Phillies.
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Marlins manager Don Mattingly addressed concerns about the outbreak.
“It is fair to say that the boys are concerned about things. They want to know how they feel about the situation to be heard. I think it’s fair. We are talking about health, ”he said Sunday.
The Marlins had an exhibition against the Atlanta Braves early last week. Mattingly declined to say whether the arrest contributed to the outbreak.
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“It feels safer in Miami than anywhere else,” he said. “You feel safe at the ballpark; I feel safe with my surroundings going home. It is much more terrifying on the road. “
Associated Press contributed to this report.
