Braves GM Anthopoulos has COVID-19, misses Series clincher

Published November 2, 2021 10:55 pm

By BEN WALKER
AP Baseball Writer

HOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos tested positive for COVID-19 and wasn’t with the team when it clinched the World Series championship. The Braves said Anthopoulos was back in the Atlanta area during their 7-0 victory over Houston in Game 6 on Tuesday night. The 44-year-old Anthopoulos has been the Braves’ general manager since November 2017. Last month, Atlanta slugger Jorge Soler missed five playoff games after testing positive for COVID-19. He rejoined the team in time for the World Series and wound up winning the MVP award.

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