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A's vs. Astros Postponed After Member of A's Tests Positive for COVID-19

A member of the Oakland Athletics organization has tested positive for COVID-19, causing Sunday's game against the Houston Astros to be postponed:

Melissa Lockard

A’s statement on positive COVID test for a member of the organization. Today’s game is postponed: https://t.co/Pc99VIzZbg

Jon Heyman of MLB Network added that it was a player who tested positive, making it the first time a player in the American League or the West divisions contracted the coronavirus.

The Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals were forced to postpone multiple series due to outbreaks of COVID-19, while the New York Mets postponed four games due to two positive tests.