Jose Urena scratched from Marlins start after positive coronavirus test
Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena has been scratched from Sunday’s scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies after the right-hander reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Marlins did not disclose the reason why Urena was scratched, but Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that Urena tested positve for COVID-19.
Marlins starter Jose Urena was scratched for start vs. Phillies today as he tested positive. He feels fine, so that’s good.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 26, 2020
Heyman noted that Urena says he “feels fine,” which could indicate he has not experienced any symptoms. Urena is apparently one of three Marlins players who tested positive recently.
Marlins had 3 players test positive prior to return to Spring Training 2.0 plus 1 on intake, then went 3 weeks in Miami camp with no positives, which is pretty amazing considering Florida’s recent record. But have 3 new positives now (they’ve been on road — Atl/Phil — since Tues) https://t.co/choASQOGDV
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 26, 2020
Marlins right-hander Robert Dugger will start against Vince Velasquez and the Phillies in Sunday’s series finale.
Urena had a down season last year, going 4-10 with a 5.21 ERA in 24 starts. He made 34 starts in 2017 and 31 in 2018 and posted a sub-4.00 ERA each each season.
