Royals skipper Matt Quatraro sidelined with COVID-19

Apr 4, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) looks out from the dugout prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Kansas City Royals rookie manager Matt Quatraro will miss Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays after testing positive for COVID-19.

The team announced that bench coach Paul Hoover will serve as interim skipper until Quatraro returns.

The Royals are off to a 1-4 start. They will complete their four-game set against the Jays on Thursday before hitting the road for a weekend series at San Francisco.

Quatraro, 49, was hired in October to replace Mike Matheny.

–Field Level Media

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