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Orioles to withhold COVID-19 test results, Elias said: ‘I don’t think it’s anyone’s best interest to get out in front of it'

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Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday that the organization would continue to not disclose any positive tests for players and staff as Major League Baseball’s restart rolls on.

Elias cited the possibility of false positive tests and a desire for players to share their own stories on the COVID-19 testing protocols and results that dictate whether they can take part in the 2020 season or not as reasons for the Orioles’ decision.

“I don’t think there’s any perfect way or really appropriate way to perfectly handle this situation like this,” Elias said.