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Analysis: Yankees-Phillies, Marlins-Orioles, reportedly postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
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White Sox manager Rick Renteria has tested negative for COVID-19 after waking up Monday morning with possible symptoms, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Renteria, 58, was not going to be at the shelter Monday night, as the White Sox were due to face Cleveland at Progressive Field. However, that game was postponed due to weather and was rescheduled as a double Tuesday. As Van Schouwen points out, Renteria is expected to join the team in time for Tuesday’s games.
“Manager Ricky Renteria woke up this morning with a mild cough and a stuffy nose,” the team said in a statement Monday morning. “After consulting with our team doctors, Ricky underwent precautionary testing today at a Cleveland hospital. As a precaution, Ricky will remain at the team hotel and will not administer it until we receive confirmation of the test result. Today. Joe McEwing will take over the White Sox during Ricky’s absence. ”
The White Sox have not announced a positive COVID-19 test result since the season began last week. Outfielder Nomar Mazara was placed on the disabled list for an undisclosed reason before opening day. The White Sox played the Twins over the weekend at their local park in Chicago, but now they have gone on tour and are in Cleveland for an intradivision series.
The Marlins are currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak after 11 players tested positive in the past few days. MLB postponed the Marlins ‘opening game Monday night against the Orioles, as well as the Phillies’ game Monday night against the Yankees. The Phillies welcomed the Marlins on the opening weekend.
With what happened with the Marlins COVID-19 outbreak, the league and its teams are likely to be more cautious going forward.
