MESA, Ariz. — Cubs left-handed prospect Brailyn Márquez arrived at spring training camp Monday, after a COVID-19 infection delayed his report date.
Márquez, who is vaccinated, said he’s feeling good now, after testing positive about two and a half weeks ago. He was symptomatic but has since recovered. Márquez quarantined in the Dominican Republic, his home country.
“It really isn’t frustrating for me [personally], moreso the possibility of affecting the team and the organization by not being there, being ready for them when they need me,” Márquez said through team translator Will Nadal.
Márquez went through something similar last season, which delayed his arrival in camp.