April 14 (UPI) -- The Houston Astros put second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, catcher Martin Maldonado and reserve Robel Garcia on the injured list Wednesday.
Astros general manager James Click said all five players were placed on the IL "as a result of health and safety protocols." He couldn't say whether a player had tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to someone who had.