Last Thursday, the Mets-Marlins game in Miami was postponed after a Mets gamer and coach checked favorable for the infection. The Yankees-Mets series over the weekend was likewise postponed as the Mets– who swept a doubleheader versus the Yankees in The Bronx on Friday– went through everyday screening and seclusion.
On Tuesday, they positioned Nido and infielder Andres Gimenez on the injured list for undisclosed reasons and activated Gimenez on Friday. Third base coach Gary DiSarcina and bench coach Hensley Meulens were also not at Citi Field on Tuesday, though Meulens has actually since returned. General supervisor Brodie Van Wagenen stated on Tuesday that four coaches or players who evaluated unfavorable were in close contact with those contaminated.
The groups backup catcher posted a picture of himself in uniform on Instagram and composed: “Missing being out there with my bros! Cant wait to get back out on the field quickly. Use your mask and stay safe, this virus will strike when you least anticipate it! Be back quickly.” He added the hashtags #fcovid #lfgm
Starting catcher Wilson Ramos discussed the photo, “We miss you bro !!!!!”.
The group has actually decreased to discuss an amount of time for a possible return for Nido or what procedures Gimenez had to pass to rejoin the team. The 26-year-old Nido, understood for his defense, was carrying out well offensively prior to his hiatus, batting.292 with two crowning achievement and 6 RBIs in 25 at-bats. Ali Sanchez made his second start in location of Nido in the second game of Fridays doubleheader against the Yankees.
Tomas Nido all however announced he was the Mets player who tested favorable for COVID-19.
