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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen reveals he and his family tested positive for coronavirus

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was late reporting to camp earlier this month, though he had a reason why.

Jansen, who rejoined the team on Sunday, revealed that he and his entire family had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Jansen, according to NBC4, believes he contracted the virus from his son — who was displaying symptoms. His wife, he said, also tested positive.

He has since tested negative and is “doing great and better now.