SAN FRANCISCO – Right-winger Johnny Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start in San Francisco Monday night against Milwaukee due to cold and flu symptoms, while fellow giants Alex Wood tested positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms.
Cueto, who has been negative, was on the COVID-related list of injuries.
Wood has a headache and a sore throat, and manager Gabe Kapler said he “doesn’t feel well at all.”
Cueto, who tested negative for coronavirus when he returned last week from a funeral in his native Dominican Republic and again on Monday, had not been ruled out of running in the second contest of a four-match match between leaders of the United States. division of the National League.
“He hasn’t tested positive on COVID, but he’s not doing well today,” Kapler said. “We will visit him again with him throughout the day and we will do our best to keep him healthy as soon as possible.”
Second baseman Tommy La Stella was also a late scratch for the opening of the series with tension on the left side.
José Álvarez, a weight loss reliever, replaced Cueto to start his eighth career with little time. It ended after 1⅔ of inning as San Francisco turned into a bullfight, eventually losing to the Brewers 3-1.
The Giants also added some throwing depth by claiming Jose Quintana to the Angels.
With informant Donovan Solano already dealing with COVID-19 and quarantining at a New York hotel, Kapler said he would talk to the team to be even more vigilant in the future with precautions such as putting on masks at inside, and even outside, when needed. some players did so when they went out on the field to practice batting, as “we’ve all increased the level of sensitivity,” according to Kapler.
“I think it’s a real concern. That doesn’t make us unique in any way,” Kapler said. “We know that many clubs have treated the virus and treated it successfully. I am also sure that there are other clubs facing similar circumstances and challenges now and that we will do our best in the circumstances. This season we have done a good job of adaptation and adaptation “.
San Francisco remembered John Brebbia on the right and Jason Vosler on the Triple-A Sacramento football field.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.