Rest of Reds-Pirates Weekend Series Postponed After Cincinnati Player Tests Positive

Games between the Reds and Pirates on Saturday and Sunday have been postponed after one Cincinnati player tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, MLB announced.

The Reds defeated the Pirates, 8–1, on Friday at Great American Ballpark, and initial news of the positive test broke after the game. MLB decided to postpone the rest of the weekend series to allow for additional testing and to complete the contact tracing process.

The league has already had to deal with outbreaks on the Cardinals and Marlins that have caused drastic alterations to the league's schedule. The Cardinals have played just five games this season, and have not taken the field since July 29. St. Louis is set to resume play with a doubleheader Saturday against the White Sox. 

Now it appears just as the league is set to welcome one club back to the field, it is dealing with another set of postponements.

Reds first baseman Matt Davidson tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this season but has since recovered. He returned from the injured list on July 31 and has appeared in nine games this season.