Yankees' Gary Sanchez Dealing With Fever and Spokesman Says it's Unclear if He'll Be Tested for Coronavirus
By Michael Luciano
Gary Sanchez's nightmare Spring Training is set to continue, and his latest illness has a small chance of being the harbinger of something much more serious.
Sanchez is currently being looked at by a doctor after coming down with a slight fever. A Yankees spokesman said that the team is still weighing if they should test Sanchez for coronavirus, which has over 750 confirmed in the United States.
Gary Sanchez has a "little bit of a fever" and is going to be checked out by a doctor later today. A Yankees spokesman said he wasn't sure yet whether Sanchez will be tested for coronavirus.
— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) March 10, 2020
Some of the main symptoms of coronavirus include a heavy fever, a strong cough, weakness, and a shortness of breath. If Sanchez is showing any of these, it's best to err on the side of caution and test him anyway.
Sanchez has struggled mightily this spring, registering just one hit across 17 at-bats. On top of this fever scare, a sore lower back appeared to be inhibiting his ability to make produce.
Gary Sanchez is not at Steinbrenner Field. He has a fever and will be evaluated by a team doctor. Yankees PR says they do not know if he is being tested for coronavirus.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) March 10, 2020
It's not the start El Gary wanted, especially after his injury-shortened 2019 that featured some disastrous defense, so fans can only hope he's not dealing with a serious illness that will set him back even further.