Pirates Release Names Of Two Players Who Contracted COVID-19

PITTSBURGH — Pirates Manager Derek Shelton says the organization has seen a number of coronavirus cases so far as the MLB plans for a restart. Sunday evening, Shelton released the names of two players who contracted COVID-19, including outfielder Socrates Brito and right-handed pitcher Blake Cederlind. Shelton says the players gave him permission to release the names, but he could not confirm if they were symptomatic. Spring Training continues this week after opening up at PNC Park on Friday. The Pirates are schedule to begin the 60-game season on the road starting July 24th for a reported 3-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.