According to a statement put out by team President Chris Antonetti, several Cleveland Guardians coaches have entered the MLB Health and Safety Protocol. Among those is manager Terry Francona, which prompted Antonetti to provide an update on the team's plan going forward.
“As a result of recent events, numerous members of our Major League coaching staff are currently in MLB Health and Safety protocols. We continue to test team personnel and conduct contract tracing for the affected individuals. Carl Willis will serve as acting manager this weekend in Minneapolis and will be supported by other individuals throughout the organization until the members of our coaching staff are able to rejoin the team.
The following members of the Major League Coaching Staff are in MLB Health and Safety protocols:
Manager Terry Francona
Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale
Hitting Coach Chris Valaika
Asst Pitching Coach Joe Torres
First Base Coach Sandy Alomar
Third Base Coach Mike Sarbaugh
Major League Hitting Analyst Justin Toole
We expect to provide an additional update on Friday prior to our 5pm EDT clubhouse opening."
The Guardians were forced to postpone yesterday's game against the White Sox after the outbreak was initially reported, which will be rescheduled as a double header on July 23rd.
As of now, the team is still set to take on the Twins in Minnesota tomorrow night. Aaron Civale will take the hill against Sonny Gray. First pitch set for 8:10.
