Dominican right-hander José Ureña has tested positive for coronavirus, the Marlins reported.
Miami’s ninth also will not feature Colombian catcher Jorge Alfaro, who was placed on the disabled list before his first game of the season on Friday, as well as Urena, infielder Garrett Cooper and coffee outfielder Harold Ramírez of 25 years.
News of the positive tests was first reported by baseball writer Robert Murray.
It’s possible the infections occurred on the team’s trip to and from Atlanta last Wednesday, where the Marlins played the Braves in a warm-up game.
Since leaving Atlanta after a flight delay, Miami has been in Philadelphia all weekend for the season-opening series.
Per MLB guidelines, players will be isolated from the team until they test negative twice at least 24 hours apart, show no symptoms for 72 hours, and receive approval from team doctors.
Right-handed pitcher Robert Dugger took over the 28-year-old Urena on Sunday as the Marlins’ starter in their game against the Phillies. AFP (HN).