Baseball notes: Virus fears force changes in lineups and plans for Marlins, Reds.

The Miami Marlins scratched righthander Jose Ureña from his scheduled start Sunday in Philadelphia and delayed their trip home amid concerns about a possible coronavirus outbreak in the team.

No reason was given why Ureña was scratched in the series finale, which Miami won 116.

Manager Don Mattingly said the Marlins decided to wait until Monday to leave Philadelphia, and they planned to arrive in Miami hours before their home opener against Baltimore. The trip might be made while multiple players remain behind.

“The guys that tested positive are quarantined here in Philly,” Mattingly said. The team made no immediate roster moves.

Miami catcher Jorge Alfaro went on the injured list hours before the season opener Friday at Philadelphia. The Marlins didn’t give a reason but expect Alfaro to return this season.

The team’s precarious health raised new doubts about MLB’s ability to finish the season during a pandemic. In Cincinnati, Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and center fielder Nick Senzel felt sick Sunday, a day after teammate Matt Davidson went on the injured list after a positive coronavirus test.

Verlander out a while:

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has a strained right forearm and will be shut down for at least two weeks.

Astros manager Dusty Baker announced the injury after Houston’s 76 loss to the Mariners on Sunday, saying Verlander would be evaluated after two weeks.

In a tweet Sunday night, Verlander denied a report in the Houston Chronicle that the injury would end his season.

“The report that I’m currently missing the rest of the season is not accurate,” he tweeted. “There is a forearm strain … I’m hopeful that with some rest it will heal and I’ll be able to return soon.”

Verlander, 37, had groin surgery in March but recovered in time to pitch on Opening Day on Friday with the season delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baker said Verlander felt “tenderness“in his arm during his start, where he pitched six innings and got the win. He had an MRI exam Saturday, and now he’ll miss at least roughly a third of this 60game season.

“It happened (Friday) early in the game but he said he felt fine,“Baker said. “You see he was throwing the ball great … so it was kind of a shock to all of us.“

Baker said he didn’t know who would start for Verlander on Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Rodriguez on hold:

Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is awaiting results of additional testing after doctors recently discovered an issue with his heart they believe is a result of his recent bout with COVID19.

The 27yearold lefthander tested positive for the coronavirus before summer camp, but was cleared and returned to workouts on July 18.

He hasn’t had another positive virus test, but said an MRI revealed myocarditis, which led the team’s medical staff to shut him down for at least a week. He’s been restricted since July 23.

Trump’s nopitch: President Trump won’t be throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium next month after all.

Trump tweeted that he won’t be able to make the trip because of his “strong focus” on the coronavirus, vaccines and the economy.