(AP) — The Astros will spend time without second baseman Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay), third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia. They’ve been placed on the injured list because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Also, Twins shortstop Andrelton (AN’-drul-tuhn) Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list before Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Simmons has said he doesn’t plan to get the vaccine, which was made available to the team in a single-shot dosage last week.