Marlins have coronavirus outbreak, at least 14 players/coaches test positive for COVID-19

Lets cross our fingers, and hope this doesn’t spiral into something out of control.

The Miami Marlins announced that their are at least 14 cases of COVID-19 on the team. According to reports, 12 of the positive tests are from players, and two of them are on the coaching staff.

Catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitcher Jose Urena and outfielders Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez are among those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on the Marlins.

As a result of this news, the team is forced to stay in Philadelphia (where they just wrapped up a three-game series vs the Phillies. There is no word yet on whether any Phillies players contracted the virus as a result of being in close contact with the Marlins.

Tonight’s Orioles/Marlins game has been cancelled due to the outbreak. It is unknown if, or when, the team will be allowed to resume playing.