Kiké Hernandez tests positive for COVID
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Wonderful timing.
Out for an extended period of time suggests non-vaxxed, no? Or at least for Arroyo as a close contact who hasn't necessarily (yet?) tested positive. Hernandez reportedly is experiencing symptoms, so extended period makes sense there. Would think a vaxxed person who tests negative a couple times would be right back on the active roster despite the close contact.
Guess for those who've been asking for a few weeks where is Yairo Munoz, your wish has come true. He's one of the players being called up, and per Ian Browne, will be leading off tonight (if he arrives in time).
Out for an extended period of time suggests non-vaxxed, no? Or at least for Arroyo as a close contact who hasn't necessarily (yet?) tested positive. Hernandez reportedly is experiencing symptoms, so extended period makes sense there. Would think a vaxxed person who tests negative a couple times would be right back on the active roster despite the close contact.
Guess for those who've been asking for a few weeks where is Yairo Munoz, your wish has come true. He's one of the players being called up, and per Ian Browne, will be leading off tonight (if he arrives in time).
I don't get it ... why isn't the whole team considered a close contact. he was in the dugout with them yesterday no mask, etc. ...
That was my first thought about Arroyo as well. If he hasn't tested positive, the "extended period" implies non-vax.
This would have been an ideal opportunity to take a first-hand look at Ryan Fitzgerald before having to make a decision about whether to add him to the 40-man roster this winter. Hopefully Fitzgerald is at least promoted to Worcester to backfill the vacancies there.
Physician here... about 30 % of the positive tests in MA are " breakthrough " cases in vaccinated people. Although severe disease is uncommon, plenty of breakthrough cases have mild to moderate symptoms. One cannot infer that Hernandez is unvaccinated simply because he has symptoms. Delta is a whole 'number beast compared to the original virus. Hoping it stops at Kike!
A quick warning for all that any conversation/speculation about athletes regarding vaccination status needs to happen in the V&N thread created for that purpose. Discussion of roster implications, etc. is fine, but beyond that, there is no wiggle room on this policy.
This is not good. Arroyo at second and Hernandez in center is the ideal defensive line up.
Not to mention Hernandez's bat. Damn.
Not to mention Hernandez's bat. Damn.
Hernandez is vaccinated so Pete Abraham says he could miss less time than the 10 days.
View: https://twitter.com/PeteAbe/status/1431362216603930630
View: https://twitter.com/PeteAbe/status/1431362216603930630
Well this is bad news. Does give them an opportunity to see what Munoz brings to the table, though. Think they should give him as much run as possible, the less Arauz the better. Another opportunity for Duran as well.
(edit: disregard Arauz comment!)
(edit: disregard Arauz comment!)
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Can we ask what is meant by extended period of time? A week or two? Or are they out for the year? Any physicians want to weigh in? Hopefully this doesn't violate the standards of this board.
Who comes off the 40 man to make room for Munoz? I did not think Munoz was on the 40 man roster.
I was under the impression that call ups due to covid-IL did not need to be placed on the 40-man.
They do, but COVID replacements can be sent (effectively outrighted) to the Minor Leagues without having to pass through waivers.
Munoz wold be a great option if he was on the 40 man roster. Maybe Chaim can do something creative to find room.
He doesn't have to. As has been posted, players can be added to the 40-man in place of players on the COVID IL. And can also be removed without a DFA or passing through waivers. Munoz is on his way to Cleveland right now.
She must be vaccinated too, and newborns aren't susceptible I think? They should be OK.
If she was vaccinated prior to birth I believe the baby would inherit her antibodies
They have been running with a three man bench. If they drop to two I am going to start throwing things. But not likely across the plate.
Fuck, they may as well given Cora's stoked to have good ol' Vazski out there every night.
That's incorrect. Children under one are at more risk to severe illness due to covid than older children. It is believed that this is due to the fact that infant immune systems are less developed. This is the same reason that the flu is particularly bad for infants.
As NickEsasky mentioned, the baby may have some resistance being in utero when mom was vaccinated.
COVID-survivor here. In regards to children under one year of age, I have also heard they are impacted by a less well-developed immune system. I hope you are correct about in utero vaccine effects.