Tomas Nido all but introduced he was the Mets participant who examined optimistic for COVID-19.
The team’s backup catcher posted a picture of himself in uniform on Instagram and wrote: “Missing remaining out there with my brothers! Just can’t wait to get again out on the subject quickly. Wear your mask and continue to be risk-free, this virus will strike when you minimum assume it! Be back shortly.” He included the hashtags #fcovid #lfgm
Starting catcher Wilson Ramos commented on the photo, “We miss out on you bro!!!!!”
Past Thursday, the Mets-Marlins activity in Miami was postponed following a Mets participant and mentor analyzed good for the virus. The Yankees-Mets sequence about the weekend was also postponed as the Mets — who swept a doubleheader versus the Yankees in The Bronx on Friday — went as a result of day by day screening and isolation.
On Tuesday, they placed Nido and infielder Andres Gimenez on the hurt record for undisclosed factors and activated Gimenez on Friday. Third foundation mentor Gary DiSarcina and bench mentor Hensley Meulens were being also not at Citi Area on Tuesday, even though Meulens has considering the fact that returned. Common manager Brodie Van Wagenen mentioned on Tuesday that 4 gamers or coaches who tested unfavorable have been in shut make contact with with these infected.
The group has declined to remark on a time frame for a attainable return for Nido or what protocols Gimenez had to move to rejoin the team. The 26-year-aged Nido, acknowledged for his protection, was undertaking effectively offensively just before his hiatus, batting .292 with two property operates and six RBIs in 25 at-bats. Ali Sanchez produced his 2nd start out in location of Nido in the 2nd video game of Friday’s doubleheader in opposition to the Yankees.