The Miami Marlins home opener versus the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night has actually been delayed, as coronavirus cases continue to turn up amongst the team.
8 more gamers and two coaches with the Marlins have tested positive for the coronavirus, as an outbreak has actually spread throughout their clubhouse and brought the overall cases in current days to a minimum of 14, sources acquainted with the circumstance informed ESPN.
The Marlins remain in Philadelphia and continue to go through screening after their weekend series there. Baltimore general manager Mike Elias verified that the game in Miami was postponed.
On Sunday, four Marlins gamers tested positive for the coronavirus, consisting of that days starter, Jose Urena, according to sources knowledgeable about the situation, leading the group to postpone its postgame trip home in the middle of concerns about a possible outbreak.
The Marlins were currently going to be without the services of Urena, catcher Jorge Alfaro, who was put on the injured list prior to their season opener on Friday, infielder Garrett Cooper and outfielder Harold Ramirez.
Before the Marlins opening series in Philadelphia, the group played a an exhibit video game in Atlanta on Wednesday. Its likewise possible that the infections took place there.
The Yankees begin a series in Philadelphia Monday night and would use the very same clubhouse that the Marlins used. Sources told ESPNs Marly Rivera that the Yankees have actually been notified that the visitors clubhouse has been entirely fumigated several times. The Yankees likewise brought their own clubhouse workers below New York City to work the game, if it takes place. No decisions have actually been made yet, sources said.
Miami Marlins postpone game as coronavirus spreads – ESPN
