Update: Seven Guardian Coaches in Covid-19 Protocol

By Jake Underwood
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PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 02: Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians looks on during the second inning of the MLB spring training game against the Seattle Mariners on March 02, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. The Indians defeated the Mariners 6-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Photo: Getty Images

Cleveland - The Guardians President of Baseball Operations, Chris Antonetti provided an update on the team on Thursday Afternoon. you can read that statement below.

Statement from Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations
 
“As a result of recent events, numerous members of our Major League coaching staff are currently in MLB Health and Safety protocols. We continue to test team personnel and conduct contract tracing for the affected individuals. Carl Willis will serve as acting manager this weekend in Minneapolis and will be supported by other individuals throughout the organization until the members of our coaching staff are able to rejoin the team.” 
 
The following members of the Major League Coaching Staff are in MLB Health and Safety protocols:
Manager Terry Francona
Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale
Hitting Coach Chris Valaika
Asst Pitching Coach Joe Torres
First Base Coach Sandy Alomar
Third Base Coach Mike Sarbaugh
Major League Hitting Analyst Justin Toole

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