Only three games into the 2020 MLB season and COVID-19 has already made an impact on two teams - the Miami Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds.
Three members of the Marlins starting lineup - catcher Jose Alfaro and outfielders Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez along with starting pitcher Jose Urena have tested positive for COVID-19. Urena was to have started today's game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins have delayed travel plans back to Miami where they are scheduled to play their home opener tomorrow night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Yesterday, Reds DH Matt Davidson tested positive for COVID-19. Today, Mike Moustakas was put on the IL after waking up ill while outfielder Nick Senzel was a last minute scratch from the lineup. The Reds hosted a three game series against the Detroit Tigers and the news has Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire very worried.
He should be because these COVID-19 outbreaks will affect their team's opponents and travel plans against future opponents. The Reds are scheduled to host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday while the Tigers are set to have their home opener on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, the Phillies are scheduled to host the New York Yankees also on Tuesday night.
I have a bad feeling that within a week to 10 days we could have COVID-19 outbreaks on several teams spread across the entire country. As if we don't have enough problems. I really wish MLB had cancelled the 2020 season. They might soon arrive at this same conclusion, but at a considerable price.
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