Dodgers Veteran Pitcher Lands on IL After Testing Positive for COVID

David Price was moved to the injured list after testing positive for COVID.

Feb 21, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price (33) warms up before throwing live batting practice during spring training at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Before the final game of the Dodgers-Padres series in San Diego, news broke that veteran lefty David Price had been placed on the injured list. At the time, no reason was given. Then, after the Dodgers 10-2 blowout win, manager Dave Roberts revealed that Price had tested positive for COVID-19. 

The LA Times Jack Harris was one of the first to report the news on Price.

David Price tested positive for COVID, Dave Roberts said

Price is vaccinated, but reported symptoms today. Roberts said he doesn’t expect anyone else to be affect from close contacts, etc

— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) April 24, 2022

With a spot suddenly open on the roster, the Dodgers recalled Triple-A pitcher Reyes Moronta. It didn't take long for Moronta to get on the field either. The righty pitched a scoreless seventh inning for the Dodgers which included striking out the Padres Wil Myers.

As for Price, he'll remain on the injured list until he is cleared to return. As opposed to other IL designations, there isn't a minimum amount of days a player who tests positive must spend on IL.