The New York Yankees have now confirmed seven COVID-19 positives among their coaching and support staff, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday.
The new positives include pitching coach Matt Blake. The Yankees announced Tuesday that third base coach Phil Nevin and first base coach Reggie Willits had tested positive for COVID-19.
Six of the seven people who have tested positive are asymptomatic, Boone said. In addition, all seven people who tested positive have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
In addition, shortstop Gleyber Torres, who also has been vaccinated, is being held out of the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays out of an "abundance of caution" while the team awaits test results.