Joe Espada's first season as Houston's manager might begin without Justin Verlander as the pitching ace set the record on his ailing shoulder.
Houston Astros general manager James Click said a player who has been working out at the team's complex in Florida tested positive for the virus.
The ace of the Astros rotation said it would "probably take a miracle" for him to make his start.
Attention Houston Astros fans! Some changes have been made to the autograph signing process during spring training amid coronavirus concerns.
The face of the ball club in the wake of the sign-stealing scandal definitely heard it from fans.
In a World Series rematch, the Nats got hearty cheers, while everyone in an Astros jersey, including the mascot, Orbit, were booed.