Tomas Nido announced all but he is the Mets player who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The team’s backup catcher posted a photo of himself in uniform on Instagram and wrote: “I missed out with my brothers! Can’t wait to get back on the field soon. Wear your mask and stay safe, this virus will strike when you expect it! I’ll be back soon. “He added the hashtags #fcovid #lfgm
Starting Catcher Wilson Ramos commented on the photo, “We miss you brother !!!!!”
Last Thursday, the Mets-Marlins game in Miami was postponed after a positive test for the virus by the Mets player and coach. The Yankees-Mets series was also postponed as the Mets over the weekend – going through daily testing and loneliness – doubleheader sweets against the Yankees in the Bronx on Friday.
On Tuesday, they put Nido and infielder Andres Gimenez on the injured list for unknown reasons and activated Gimenez on Friday. Third base coach Gary Disarkina and bench coach Hansley Melunes were also absent from City Field on Tuesday, although Mullens has returned. The four players or coaches who tested negative were in close contact with infected people, General Manager Brody Van Wagner said on Tuesday.
The team declined to comment on the deadline for Nido’s possible return or what protocol Gimenez had to go through to join the team. Known for his defense, the 26-year-old Nido was performing aggressively before his interception.292 with two home runs and six RBIs in two at-bats. Ali Sanchez made another start in place of Nido in the second game of doubleheader against the Yankees on Friday.
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