Two of the best players of St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, traveling to Toronto for a short series with the Blue Jays because they have not received the COVID-19 vaccination.
The Cardinals announced on Sunday that catcher Austin Romine will also not be going to Canada with the team for its games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Canada has restrictions on travelers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arenado, Goldschmidt and Romine will be placed on the restricted list and forfeit pay and major league service time per the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement.
Goldschmidt currently leads the Cardinals in most offensive categories, including batting average (.333), home runs (22), RBIs (74), on-base percentage (.416) and hits (116) ). Arenado has 102 hits, 18 home runs and 59 RBI.
Romine joined the Cardinals earlier this season as the backup to the injured Yadier Molina, who is expected to rejoin the team next month.
Associated Press reporting
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