MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, saying the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak in which 11 players and two coaches tested postive wasn’t a « nightmare » scenario for the league, remains confident the health protocols put in place are working.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said he believes MLB’s health protocols are working despite an outbreak of COVID-19 among one of its teams, the Miami Marlins. « We built protocols anticipating that we would have positive tests at some point during the season, » Manfred said in an interview on MLB Network on Monday. « The protocols were built to allow us to play through those positives. We believe the protocols are adequate to keep our players safe. » The Marlins had 11 players and two coaches test positive over the past few days, forcing the postponement of both Monday and Tuesday’s games against the Baltimore Orioles.
