Hanshin Tigers pitcher Fujinami Shintaro (25) has tested positive for COVID-19.
Fujinami becomes the first active baseball player to test positive.
A few days ago, Fujinami visited a doctor at a hospital due to not being able to smell and taste anything. He was unable to smell wine or coffee and consulted with two hospitals in Hyogo Prefecture.
The Hanshin Tigers athletes for both the pro and minor league (1st and 2nd army) have been asked to self-quarantine at home.
UPDATE: Ito Hayata (outfielder, 30) and Nagasaka Kenya (catcher, 25) have tested positive. Both men had dinner with Fujinami on March 14th.
More from my site
More people in contact with Hanshin Tigers pitcher Fujinami Shintaro have tested positive for COVID-19- Hanshin Tigers start pitcher Fujinami Shintaro demoted to minor league after being late to practice
The Hanshin Tigers win the Japan Series, first time in 38 years!
ORIX Buffaloes storm back and win game 6, final game 7 will determine who will be the 2023 Japan Series champs
The Hanshin Tigers are one game away from winning the Japan Series
Hiroshima Carp wins against the Baystars to take on Hanshin, Chiba Lotte Marines win against the Hawks, to take on Orix