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Texas Rangers place reliever Brett Martin on COVID-19 list

CLEVELAND -- The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list Tuesday before the first game of a doubleheader against the Guardians.

Bench coach Donnie Ecker was also placed in health and safety protocols by the team.

Rangers manager Chris Woodward would not say if either Martin or Ecker tested positive or were experiencing any symptoms.

Woodward said the team is taking the necessary steps to avoid an outbreak of the virus.

"You always worry about it," Woodward said. "It's still around. It hasn't gone anywhere. Obviously, we're better equipped to handle it.