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I can't speak for anyone else but my reaction is not based on the notion that no one was going to get sick from COVID but the fact that about half the roster and two coaches for one team has tested positive just after a few days in to the season. The protocols will keep these players from returning for the time being so do they replace all the players or keep canceling games? Will this be a continuing trend as we move into this week and the next in terms of more positive tests for COVID? At the least, it shows the difficulty in managing this if more teams get impacted. Time will tell and I hope the season can continue and finish out. If this was the flu, guys would stay home for a few days, stay hydrated with IV's and return to the field. That's not possible with COVID due to the testing protocols. Consider what it takes for players to return to the team...

Quote:MLB created a new COVID-19 Related Injured List to help navigate the pandemic this season. There is no minimum or maximum stay, and for a player to be eligible to return, he must test negative twice at least 24 hours apart, show no symptoms for 72 hours, and receive approval from team doctors.

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