Yankees SS Torres cleared after positive COVID-19 test

[ASFN Admin]

Gleyber Torres could be back in the New York Yankees lineup as early as Wednesday, a week after the fully vaccinated shortstop tested positive for COVID-19. Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Torres had been cleared by Major League Baseball's joint committee and was already en route to Texas to rejoin the team. Torres was the only player among nine total positives within the Yankees traveling party since last week, which included three coaches and five staffers.

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