Updated July 8th, 2020 at 11:19 IST

Reigning World Series champions Nationals resume training despite positive coronavirus cases

The reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals have resumed training camp after canceling workouts Monday because of COVID-19 testing delays

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The reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals have resumed training camp after canceling workouts Monday because of COVID-19 testing delays.

Without naming names, general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed two players tested positive for coronavirus. Any players and staff who came into contact with them had to be re-tested

Rizzo also said the team felt confident about getting back to Nationals Park for practices after receiving all player and staff test results from Friday.

A handful of players did not take part in workouts, including Starlin Castro, Juan Soto, Howie Kendrick and Victor Robles.

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Published July 8th, 2020 at 11:19 IST