MLB Season Staring Down Further Troubles as Team COVID-19 Cases Rise
As the shortened 60-game MLB season starts up, the league is facing more troubles than expected. In the latest reports, the Miami Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds both have infected players. Reportedly, the Marlins have 13 cases, while the Reds have two players out of action with the virus. These infections have led to cancellations for upcoming games on Monday and Tuesday, with more expected to follow. Since the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Marlins over the weekend, their game against the New York Yankees was one of the first to get canceled. While the Marlins are in quarantine, the Baltimore Orioles are now at home for a few rest days. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball is hoping that the Phillies didn’t get infected on the road or by the Marlins. Player Infections Rising Since Florida has some of the highest infection rates, the team’s infection numbers aren’t a surprise. However, most of the players are asymptomatic, which could have spread the virus further if they’d playe...