CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber tested positive with COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner’s arrival at training camp.
President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Thursday that Bieber has only dealt with very mild symptoms from the virus. Antonetti anticipates that Bieber, who had been working out at the team’s training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, will join the club in the next few days.
The team’s pitchers and catchers reported earlier this week and the Indians will have their first full-squad workout on Sunday.
The 25-year-old Bieber was dominant last season, leading the league in wins (8), ERA (1.