Padres infielder Mateo tests positive for coronavirus

[July 09, 2020]    The San Diego Padres said Wednesday that recently acquired middle infielder Jorge Mateo has tested positive for coronavirus.

Yankees shortstop Jorge Mateo (93) hits a home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters Picture Supplied by Action Images

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Mateo is experiencing symptoms, including loss of smell, and is currently in self-quarantine.

Mateo, 25, was acquired from the Oakland Athletics last week for a player to be named later or cash.

He is the second San Diego player to test positive for COVID-19, joining outfielder Tommy Pham.

Mateo batted .289 with 19 homers and 78 RBIs in 119 games for Triple-A Las Vegas last season. He also stole 24 bases and led the minors with 14 triples.

--Field Level Media

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