Atlanta Braves have four players test 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.

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.

BREAKING: #Braves manager Brian Snitker says Freddie Freeman is among four players who have tested positive for COVID-19. Freeman is "not feeling great. It'll be a while til we can get him back" Snit said.

— 680 The Fan (@680TheFan) July 4, 2020

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

Brian Snitker addressed the media this morning at @TruistPark. pic.twitter.com/fAcZsIB3eZ

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 4, 2020

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. 

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