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Marlins delay flight home to Miami due to fears of coronavirus outbreak among team

The Marlins postponed their plans to travel back home to Miami on Sunday amid fears of a COVID-19 outbreak inside the organization, according to the Associated Press.

The team planned to fly home after an 11-6 win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday afternoon, leaving them plenty of time before their home opener on Monday night.

However, according to ESPN, at least four players tested positive for the coronavirus and have been quarantined in Philadelphia. The team didn’t announce which players had tested positive.

Jose Urena was scheduled to start Sunday’s game, though he was scratched at the last minute.