It appears there may be a full-blown COVID outbreak in the Brewers’ bullpen.
The team announced this afternoon that Josh Hader is headed to the injured list due to COVID-19, joining Hunter Strickland, Jake Cousins and Jandel Gustave, who were sent to the IL on Saturday.
LHP Josh Hader placed on the injured list (COVID-19). RHP John Axford added to the active roster. INF/OF Jace Peterson reinstated from the injured list. INF/OF Pablo Reyes optioned to Triple-A Nashville. pic.twitter.com/cnjWSl1EHf
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 2, 2021
It’s just the latest case in what’s been a long week for the Brewers when it comes to being reminded that the virus is still an obstacle, and the most notable since Christian Yelich’s positive test less than a week ago.