The Tampa Bay Rays placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.
The move was announced Sunday about one hour before the Rays hosted the Chicago White Sox in a matchup of AL division leaders. It is not clear whether Cruz tested positive for the virus or if he was placed on the COVID-19 IL because he was a close contact.
Tampa Bay also lost starting pitcher Chris Archer and first baseman Ji-Man Choi during the first two innings of the game. The AL East-leading Rays started the day with 16 players, including 15 pitchers, on the IL.