The virus surges come as teams try to resume play following a break for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Denver. It's a step backward for a league that hadn't postponed a game over virus concerns in nearly three months. Judge started for the AL team in this week’s All-Star Game, sparking concern about a potential spread at the midsummer classic. None of the Rockies players added to the COVID IL were All-Stars. Rockies bench coach Mike Redmond will manage Colorado while Black is out, and Major League Data & Game Planning Coordinator Doug Bernier will coach first base.

Source: ABC News July 16, 2021 19:58 UTC