The 73-year-old is going to be away from the club for several games after his positive test was revealed after the Astros-Guardians game began Friday.
The "cool" 72-year-old will get another chance at the World Series title that eludes him, but with obvious changes to the personnel in 2022.Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker tested positive for COVID-19 prior to Friday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians.Baker held his usual pregame availability with the media about two hours before the 7:10 p.m. game. The announcement of the positive test came after the game started.
Baker, 73, is in his third season as Houston's manager. Bench coach Joe Espada filled in for Baker against Cleveland.Copyright © 2022 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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