UNDATED (AP) — Nationals All-Star shortstop Trea Turner left Tuesday’s game against the Phillies in the first inning after testing positive for COVID-19. Turner singled and scored before heading directly up the Nationals tunnel toward the clubhouse. It was later announced in the press box that he had tested positive, ending speculation that he was lifted for a possible pending trade or due to injury.
In other major league news:
— The Yankees have dealt relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Reds for a player to be named. Cessa is 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 29 appearances this season, but Wilson has struggled while recording a 7.50 earned run average over 21 outings.
— The Astros have landed right-handed relievers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero from the Mariners for infielder Abraham Toro and reliever Joe Smith. Graveman is 4-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 10 saves in 30 appearances this year.
— The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-hander Tyler Anderson from Pittsburgh, according to a person familiar with the trade. Anderson is 5-8 with a 4.35 ERA in 18 starts.
— Nationals manager Dave Martinez says Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending neck surgery on Wednesday, ending another frustrating year for Washington’s 2019 World Series hero. The three-time All-Star right-hander felt discomfort after a 27-pitch bullpen session last week and saw a specialist on Monday. Strasburg made just five starts this season, going 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA.
— Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by 10 days through Aug. 6 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association. The extension comes as the sport’s investigators continue to check into allegations of sexual misconduct against the Dodgers pitcher. Bauer was placed on seven days’ paid leave on July 2 under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy adopted by MLB and the players’ union in 2015.
— Yankees All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge and backup catcher Kyle Higashioka have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. Both went on the IL July 16. Judge started Tuesday’s game against Tampa Bay.
