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Rob Manfred says Marlins outbreak not a 'nightmare' scenario

Commissioner Rob Manfred said he believes that MLB's health protocols are working, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 among one of the teams, the Miami Marlins.

"We built protocols anticipating that we would have positive tests at some point during the season," Manfred said Monday in an interview on MLB Network. "The protocols were built to allow us to play through those positives. We believe the protocols are adequate to keep our players safe."

The Marlins had at least 11 players and two coaches test positive over the past few days, forcing the postponement of both Monday's and Tuesday's home games against the Baltimore Orioles.