Dodgers pitcher David Price on injured list after testing positive for COVID-19

Dodgers pitcher David Value was placed on the injured listing Sunday after testing optimistic for COVID-19, supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned.

Shortly earlier than the Dodgers’ 10-2 win towards the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Value was placed on the IL with out a designation. Following the sport, Roberts advised reporters the left-hander — who’s vaccinated, based on Roberts — had returned a optimistic check after experiencing signs within the morning.

Roberts mentioned he wasn’t certain how lengthy Value could be out and didn’t anticipate the supply of any of the staff’s different gamers being impacted by contact tracing or different well being and security protocols. Roberts mentioned no different gamers have been experiencing signs.

“I believe we’re in a great place,” Roberts mentioned.

Value’s information capped a morning stuffed with roster strikes for the Dodgers. The staff additionally known as up Reyes Moronta, a former San Francisco Giants reliever who made his Dodgers debut within the seventh inning Sunday.

Zach McKinstry was initially optioned to triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis because the corresponding transfer for Moronta, however then put again on the MLB roster due to Value‘s optimistic check.

Minor league reliever Darien Núñez was designated for task, as effectively, which cleared a 40-man roster spot for Moronta. In response to an individual with data of the scenario, Núñez lately suffered an elbow harm that can require Tommy John surgical procedure.

Value had gotten off to a good begin this season as a reliever. In 5 outings, he had a 1.93 ERA and had struck out 5 batters. Roberts had additionally praised the 36-year-old, who’s within the closing yr of his contract, for mentoring a few of the Dodgers’ youthful relievers.

With Value on the IL, the Dodgers have three different left-handers within the bullpen: Alex Vesia, Justin Bruihl and Garrett Cleavinger.