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Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli tests positive for COVID-19

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced.

Bench coach Jayce Tingler will manage the Twins on Thursday in Baldelli's absence.

The Twins have won 11 of their last 13 games and lead the AL Central.