Astros-A's game postponed because of COVID-19

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Sunday, August 30 2020

Sunday's game between the Oakland A’s and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park has been postponed out of an "abundance of caution" and to allow for additional testing and contact tracing.

The A's released the following statement today:

"The Oakland A's learned today that a member of the organization has tested positive for COVID-19 and Major League Baseball has postponed today's game in Houston at Minute Maid Park," the statement read.

"The team conducted testing and contact tracing for the entire traveling party this morning and will self-isolate in Houston with recommended safety precautions in place."