Mets' Brad Brach Reveals He, Wife Jenae Both Tested Positive for COVID-19

New York Mets reliever Brad Brach confirmed Saturday that he missed the team's summer camp because of a positive COVID-19 test:

According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, Brach said his wife, Jenae, tested positive as well. Although both cases were "pretty mild," Brach said he was concerned since Jenae was pregnant at the time.

Brach noted that he first suspected he might have COVID-19 while making the drive from Nashville, Tennessee, to the Mets' camp in New York, as he lost his sense of taste and smell, which is a symptom of the coronavirus.

The 34-year-old veteran rejoined the Mets on Saturday after previously being placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons.

The fact that Brach is back with the team means he received two consecutive negative COVID-19 tests, which is required under MLB rules.

Brach is set to enter his second season with the Mets after appearing in 16 games for the team last season. The Mets signed him following his release from the Chicago Cubs.

He struggled mightily for the Cubbies, with a 4-3 record and 6.13 ERA in 42 games, but Brach improved dramatically in blue and orange with a 1-1 record and 3.68 ERA for the Mets.

Brach began his career with the San Diego Padres from 2011 to '13 before enjoying stints with the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Cubs and Mets.

His greatest success came in Baltimore from 2014 to '18, when he posted a 27-15 record, 2.99 ERA and 32 saves in 288 appearances. Brach had a career year in 2016, going 10-4 with a 2.05 ERA, and was named an All-Star for the first and only time in his career.

When Brach returns to action, he will be part of a revamped Mets bullpen that includes new acquisitions Dellin Betances, Jeurys Familia and Hunter Strickland, as well as holdovers Edwin Diaz, Seth Lugo and Justin Wilson.