Twins' Andrelton Simmons: Clears protocols, nearing return

Simmons (COVID-19) cleared the league's testing protocols Friday and will begin ramping up his baseball activities this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The 31-year-old tested positive for the virus in mid-April and has since been on the COVID-19 injured list, but he's now been cleared to rejoin the team. Simmons faced significant workout limitations while on the shelf, so he'll need a few days to get back into game shape. He's not expected to return this weekend, though he could be activated during the upcoming road trip, which begins Monday in Cleveland.