MLB star Yadier Molina says he’s one of several St. Louis Cardinals dealing with coronavirus … announcing Tuesday he tested positive even after following all the proper protocols.
The 38-year-old — who some expect to be a lock for baseball’s Hall of Fame — said in a statement in Spanish on social media he’s disappointed to have contracted the virus.
But, the catcher added he’s doing everything possible to return to the team ASAP.
“As I recover,” Yadi said, “I request that my privacy and that of my family be respected during my absence from the team.”
The Cards said in a statement in addition to Yadi … infielders Paul DeJong, Edmundo Sosa, and Rangel Ravelo, and pitchers Junior Fernández and Kodi Whitley have also agreed to publicly come forward with their positive diagnosis.
As we previously reported, the Cardinals are currently dealing with at least 13 cases of coronavirus on their team … with GM John Mozeliak saying some have experienced symptoms like “headaches, coughs, sniffles, and low-grade fevers.”
The Cards have had several games postponed due to the outbreak … with their series against the Detroit Tigers this week already being moved.
The Miami Marlins, meanwhile, are experiencing similar issues … having missed most of the start of the MLB’s rebooted year with coronavirus cases of their own.
