The Washington Nationals say all-star shortstop Trea Turner was lifted from the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Turner was removed from the contest in the first inning.
The 28-year-old, who has been involved in trade rumours in the lead-up to Friday's MLB trade deadline, has put up 18 home runs and 49 RBI while slashing .320/.368/.519 across 95 games this season.
Turner has spent the entirety of his seven-year MLB career in Washington.