The New York Yankees have been hit with another positive COVID test, this time for catcher Gary Sanchez. Manager Aaron Boone announced the unfortunate news during his pregame press conference on Thursday. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com broke the news on Twitter.
Gary Sanchez has tested positive for COVID-19, Aaron Boone announces.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) August 5, 2021
Rob Brantly will be called up from the minors to take Sanchez’s spot on the roster. He recently served as the backup catcher when Kyle Higashioka was on the COVID list.