Nats trade candidate Turner exits game after positive COVID-19 test
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was removed from Tuesday's game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team announced, according to Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post.
Turner, who's reportedly on the trade block, exited in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, prompting speculation the All-Star had been moved in a deal.
Trea Turner has been pulled from the Nats game. Intrigue.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 27, 2021
The chatter on Twitter then turned to Turner being potentially injured after he wasn't dealt.
Hearing Turner has NOT been traded. Dan’s tweet indicates potential physical issue. https://t.co/HZfXEZ4P0I
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 27, 2021
And then more confusion ensued:
Trea Turner not traded and not injured #Nationals
— Jim Bowden⭐️ (@JimBowdenGM) July 28, 2021
Nationals manager Davey Martinez said postgame that Turner reported no symptoms and didn't appear to be sick before taking the field, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN.
The 28-year-old entered the contest slashing .320/.368/.519 with 18 home runs, 49 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.