Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is concerned about the coronavirus outbreak, especially after he underwent a heart procedure in September.
Martinez said he was “scared” after discovering that four players in the Miami Marlins tested positive for the coronavirus, and on Monday ESPN reported that eight more players and two coaches tested positive for the disease. He stressed that he is taking extra precautions during this difficult time.
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“I will be honest with you, I am afraid. I really am, “Martinez said. “I go from here, home, back here every day, that’s all I do. I wash my hands, I went from 47 times a day to probably 99 times a day. Carry my mask wherever I go. But there is always that concern, you know.
Martínez added: “You don’t know, due to my heart condition, what happens to me if I succeed. I have to be very careful. With that said, sometimes I tend to let go and worry about other people more than myself. I think that’s why I’m here, because I care about those guys before I put myself first. “
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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. José Ureña was one of the players who tested positive for the virus. He was scratched from his start Sunday against the Phillies.
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.
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The Marlins had an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves earlier last week. Mattingly declined to say whether the arrest contributed to the outbreak.
“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.
