HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610) - The Astros placed five players on the injured list Wednesday afternoon due to health and safety protocols implemented by MLB because of the coronavirus.
“When it rains it pours. It’s a difficult situation," Astros GM James Click said at a press conference, before adding that they can't allow players going on the injured list to keep them from competing.
Second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, infielder Robel Garcia, catcher Martin Maldonado and outfielder/DH Yordan Alvarez were all placed on the injured list, the Astros announced.
It's not currently known how many players tested positive for the virus and how many are being placed on the list due to contact tracing measures. The return timelines will be determined by forthcoming COVID tests.
In their places, the Astros have called up infielder Taylor Jones, catcher Garrett Stubbs, infielder Abraham Toro, infielder Alex De Goti and outfielder Ronnie Dawson from the alternate training site.
This is a developing news story.