Yankees’ coach finally returns after intense battle with COVID-19

Near mid-May, the New York Yankees had a mini COVID-19 outbreak that affected Gleyber Torres among players, and other members of the staff. One of them was third base coach Phil Nevin, who learned about his positive diagnosis ahead of the May 11-13 series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tropicana Field.

Since that day, Nevin has had a rough time with both COVID-19 and a staph infection, one that significantly weakened him. Now, after almost a month, Nevin is back with the Yankees, doing his job.

“I feel good, comparatively, to where I’ve been,” Nevin told MLB.com. “I’m just getting my strength back, my energy. I’m still going through some treatments that will keep me off the field. … I lost 22…