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The Yankees have had to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak within their organization, with multiple players and staff members testing positive for the virus. Here’s a running list of how many Yankees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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The outbreak among the Yankees
The outbreak among the Yankees began on July 4, when pitcher sure did test positive. The team was in Baltimore at the time to play the Orioles, and the game was promptly canceled. Baltimore also canceled its game against the Miami Marlins on July 5, after learning that four Marlins players had tested positive for COVID-19. The Yankees were set to return to New York to play the Toronto Blue Jays on July 6, but that game was also called off.
How many Yankees have tested positive for COVID?
So far, seven Yankees have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Yankees’ response to the outbreak
When the Yankees learned that several members of the organization had tested positive for COVID-19, they took immediate action. The team closed down its facilities, self-quarantined all members of the 40-man roster and began testing everyone in the organization.
As of right now, it is unclear how many Yankees have tested positive for COVID-19. The team has not released any information about the identities of the players or staff members who have contracted the virus.
What we do know is that the Yankees are taking this outbreak very seriously. They are working closely with medical experts to ensure that everyone in the organization gets the care and treatment they need. The safety of their players, staff and fans is their top priority.
The impact of the outbreak on the Yankees’ season
On Sunday, it was reported that as many as eight members of the Yankees organization have tested positive for COVID-19. The team is currently in the midst of a outbreak that has seen several players and staff members test positive for the virus.
The Yankees are not the only team to be impacted by the outbreak, as the Miami Marlins have also seen a number of players and staff members test positive for COVID-19. The outbreak has forced the team to postpone their season until at least Monday.
The Yankees are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, but it is unclear if the game will be played as scheduled. The team’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
