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Yankees Catcher Gary Sanchez Tests Positive For COVID-19

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Catcher Gary Sánchez became the latest New York Yankees player to test positive for the coronavirus on Thursday after starting pitchers Jordan Montgomery and Gerrit Cole were sidelined by COVID-19 earlier in the week.

Manager Aaron Boone said the positive result for Sánchez came from a rapid test and the Yankees were awaiting the results of a PCR test.

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
•Placed C Gary Sánchez on the COVID-19 injured list.