Franmil Reyes And Jose Ramirez Back To Indians From Covid Protocol Suspension Reds' Joey Votto Tests Positive

 

 

A pair of Cleveland Indians' players had to sit out a few days after violating MLB and Team Rules against dining indoors at a restaurant.

Neither player tested positive but reported their transgression to the team which in turn self reported to Major League Baseball.

Franmil Reyes and Jose Ramirez were in the lineup Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels.  Reyes as the DH.  Ramirez started at third base.

"They addressed their teammates," Cleveland Terry Francona said.  "We will leave any other actions in house."

The pair were cleared for workouts Tuesday morning after their incident on Friday after the game in Mesa against the Chicago Cub.  They had driven themselves, which is allowed by most clubs but stopped to eat on the way home.

Their apology made a good impression on their manager.

“There was more to it than that leading up to it,” Francona said. “I was actually really proud of them both. I know they missed some time, and that’s not what we’re shooting for, but I was actually really proud of them. What’s more important to me is where we go from here.”

Reds' Votto Tests Positive

The Reds announced this morning that Joey Votto was placed on the Injured List.  At this point in spring training the list has no advantage.  It is too early to force any roster moves.

Later the team revealed that Votto tested positive for Covid-19.  According to MLB protocol he will have to be separated from the team for 10 days.

Votto, a notorious slow starter, is 4-for-9 in his four games so far.