Nationals in holding pattern after two more confirmed positive cases

The expected exultation that opening day brings — particularly for a team that hasn’t had the chance for a World Series victory lap in front of fans — was derailed Thursday, when coronavirus issues prompted MLB to postpone the Washington Nationals’ season opener.

General manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday night that the Nationals had two additional confirmed positive cases among players, bringing the team’s total to three confirmed cases. There’s another “likely” positive case, although the test came back inconclusive and requires additional testing, Rizzo said.

The Nationals had placed four players in quarantine Wednesday after one player tested positive from a test taken Monday. Three of…