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Published 11:19 IST, July 8th 2020

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

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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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11:19 IST, July 8th 2020