Freddie Freeman Among Four Atlanta Braves Players to Test Positive for COVID-19
Four members of the Atlanta Braves have tested positive for COVID-19.
Manager Brian Snitker announced that All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, veteran reliever Will Smith, right-hander Touki Toussaint and utility infielder Pete Kozma have tested positive for the virus.
Snitker announced that "it's going to be a while" before Freeman gets to camp, who is experiencing symptoms including a fever. Smith and Toussaint are asymptomatic, while Kozma also has symptoms
MLB players began reporting to summer camp July 1 to prepare for the upcoming 60-game regular season. Opening Day games are scheduled for July 23 and 24, though players are allowed to opt-out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns.