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Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (9) makes a throw to first base for an out during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons tests positive for COVID-19

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has landed on the COVID-19 injured list, the team announced prior to Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox. 

Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey said Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and has been experiencing mild symptoms, according to MLB.com's Betsy Helfand. 

Simmons played all nine innings of Tuesday's game against the Red Sox at Target Field. 

The 31-year-old said last month that he would not be taking the COVID-19 vaccine for personal reasons and past experiences. It's unclear if his stance will change after this latest development.

Simmons was having a solid season before being sidelined, slashing .355/.474/.452 with three RBI on 11 hits. He is in his first season with the Twins after five years with the Los Angeles Angels. 

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