Soto will miss out on the
groups opener versus the New york city Yankees arranged for later tonight, Nationals basic manager Mike Rizzo confirmed during his media availability on Thursday.
Per
MLB protocol, Soto has to evaluate unfavorable two times in a period of 24 hours in order to go back to play.
Soto was evaluated on Tuesday and the outcomes returned on Thursday morning. Tests for other players came back negative.
The news comes just hours prior to the game is because of happen, where Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to toss the ritualistic first pitch.
MLB has actually not announced any post ponement or cancellation for tonights video game, despite
fans and
If the game must still go on, sports reporters alike questioning on social media.
CNNs Homero De La Fuente, David Close and Alicia Lee added to this report.
Soto was an essential part of the Nationals lineup in 2015, striking 110 RBIs and 34 crowning achievement while scoring 110 runs.
Soto, who last played in Tuesdays exhibition video game, is currently asymptomatic,
the teams website stated. There is no schedule offered for his return.
