San Diego, CA
Padres’ Melvin in COVID protocol after opener
SAN DIEGO — Padres supervisor Bob Melvin and bench coach Ryan Christenson entered COVID protocols in between video games of a doubleheader in opposition to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. That compelled high quality management coach Ryan Flaherty to function performing supervisor for the second recreation.
The Padres made the announcement about 40 minutes earlier than first pitch of the second recreation. San Diego beat the Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings within the opener.
Earlier Saturday, the Padres introduced that beginning pitcher Mike Clevinger and reliever Adrian Morejon had been positioned on the COVID-19-related injured record. Clevinger was to have pitched the primary recreation of the doubleheader however was scratched Friday evening as a consequence of what the Padres mentioned was an sickness.
Christenson was in COVID protocols earlier this season, as was third base coach Matt Williams. Christenson stuffed in for Melvin for a number of video games after the supervisor had prostate surgical procedure.