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Yankees’ Gary Sanchez tests positive for COVID-19 as outbreak worsens

By Greg Joyce

August 5, 2021 | 4:17pm | Updated August 5, 2021 | 4:48pm

The Yankees aren’t out of the clear on another COVID-19 outbreak just yet.

The 28-year-old Sanchez didn’t feel great leaving the stadium Wednesday night, according to Boone, and a rapid test Thursday came back positive.

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park - New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez #24, walks back to the dugout after striking out in the 3rd inning.
Gary Sanchez tested positive for COVID-19.
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The Yankees were awaiting the confirmation from a PCR test, but had Rob Brantly up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in time to begin a series against the Mariners.