Dodgers boss Dave Roberts celebrates wit Previous NextLos Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner was withdrawn midway through his team's World Series-clinching victory over the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday after testing positive for Covid-19. The third baseman exited the 3-1 win in Arlington, Texas midway through Game Six after the Dodgers were informed of a positive test result, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said. It was the first positive test to hit the major leagues since their pandemic-shortened season relocated to a secure bubble for the playoffs. "Obviously we're concerned when any of our players test positive. The Dodgers beat the Rays four games to two to end their 32-year wait for a World Series title after a string of agonizing near-misses, including in 2017 and 2018.

Source: The Standard October 28, 2020 19:07 UTC