The Yankees confirmed earlier today that they are now up to seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 within their traveling party, and that shortstop Gleyber Torres would be held out of tonight’s game with the Rays as a precaution. Torres’ test results appear to still be pending.
Aaron Boone said that Torres had not tested positive, and that Torres had suffered a COVID infection over the winter and was vaccinated, so it seems Torres himself should be fine. The Yankees stated that, along with base coaches Phil Nevin and Reggie Willits, pitching coach Matt Blake had tested positive, and that there were four further positives among the team’s support staff.