Cardinals learn of additional positive test as they plan to drive to Chicago to resume season – STLtoday.com

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The Cardinals found out Thursday a member of Mike Shildts staff had a new favorable test for COVID-19 after a number of days of undetermined results, according to a source. The coach has been in isolation for the previous week awaiting validated results of several tests. ESPN reported the team is bringing up Jose Oquendo to coach third base..

Fred Bird and Grandpa Fred Bird enjoy from the stands throughout the second inning of a baseball video game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The video game is the second of a shortened 60 video game season due to COVID-19 issues. The Cardinals found out Thursday a member of Mike Shildts personnel had a brand-new favorable test for COVID-19 after several days of undetermined results, according to a source.

President of baseball operations John Mozeliak travels through empty seats at Busch Stadium throughout Cardinals summertime camp. (Post-Dispatch photo by Robert Cohen).

Fred Bird and Grandpa Fred Bird watch from the stands during the second inning of a baseball video game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The video game is the second of a reduced 60 video game season due to COVID-19 concerns. Picture by Colter Peterson, [email protected].

The Cardinals said they had a couple of undetermined arise from this previous weekend, and the new favorable test was a confirmation of among those..
To assist prepare yourself for a go back to play, the Cardinals have had individualized workouts, according to sources. That allowed for one pitcher to throw at a time at Busch Stadium, and they could also allow for one player at a time, and to have managed, staggered access to the field for exercises, according to a team source.

While attempting to map how theyll go from more than two weeks in quarantine to competitors, the Cardinals learned of an 18th positive test for COVID-19 and are still preparing to hit the roadway to Chicago on Friday.
They could resume their season as early as Saturday against the White Sox, test results allowing.
The Cardinals scheduled game versus the White Sox on Friday is anticipated to be postponed. That video game could be shifted to Saturday or Sunday for a doubleheader as the Cardinals start a six-day stay in the Windy City.
The Cardinals are thinking about having the team drive to Chicago, an MLB source confirmed.