Tomas Nido all but introduced he was the Mets player who tested optimistic for COVID-19.
The team’s backup catcher posted a picture of himself in uniform on Instagram and wrote: “Missing becoming out there with my brothers! Just cannot wait to get again out on the subject shortly. Don your mask and keep secure, this virus will strike when you the very least anticipate it! Be again before long.” He extra the hashtags #fcovid #lfgm
Commencing catcher Wilson Ramos commented on the photo, “We miss you bro!!!!!”
Last Thursday, the Mets-Marlins video game in Miami was postponed immediately after a Mets participant and coach tested positive for the virus. The Yankees-Mets sequence around the weekend was also postponed as the Mets — who swept a doubleheader in opposition to the Yankees in The Bronx on Friday — went through day-to-day tests and isolation.
On Tuesday, they placed Nido and infielder Andres Gimenez on the injured list for undisclosed motives and activated Gimenez on Friday. 3rd base mentor Gary DiSarcina and bench mentor Hensley Meulens were also not at Citi Discipline on Tuesday, while Meulens has since returned. Basic manager Brodie Van Wagenen claimed on Tuesday that four gamers or coaches who tested detrimental were in near get in touch with with individuals contaminated.
The staff has declined to comment on a time body for a feasible return for Nido or what protocols Gimenez had to pass to rejoin the workforce. The 26-year-old Nido, recognised for his defense, was accomplishing well offensively before his hiatus, batting .292 with two house operates and 6 RBIs in 25 at-bats. Ali Sanchez created his 2nd get started in spot of Nido in the second match of Friday’s doubleheader versus the Yankees.
