In a year where staying healthy is vital, it seems almost certain that the Pirates will start the regular season without Gregory Polanco or Keone Kela.
Friday afternoon at PNC Park, Derek Shelton confirmed that Polanco, who has been absent from the field since Tuesday, has tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, the Pirates have placed Kela on the 10-day injured list.
Per the Pirates' transactions page, the Kela move was made Thursday. Kela has not joined the Pirates on the field yet during summer camp, and the club has not disclosed why.