Miguel Sanó has finally joined the Minnesota Twins on the field, after a frustrating wait to be cleared following his quarantine for a positive coronavirus test.

Sanó, who is switching to first base this season, took part in his first workouts of summer camp on Wednesday. He tested positive upon arrival in Minnesota from the Dominican Republic two weeks ago, despite never feeling any symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. So he was relegated to hitting off a tee and doing agility work in his basement.

“That was a hard process. I got my mind strong and was still positive and did my job,” Sanó said. "I want to say thank you, God, for the opportunity now that everything’s clear and everything’s gone.”

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano prepares to take batting practice before Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the New York Yankees, in New York. Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó told a Dominican Republic newspaper he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault. The Twins said Thursday, June 18, 2020, they're aware of the report in El Nuevo Diario and still trying to gathering more information about the situation surrounding Sanó, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract in January and will move to first base if and when the 2020 season begins. (AP PhotoSeth Wenig, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano prepares to take batting practice before Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the New York Yankees, in New York. Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó told a Dominican Republic newspaper he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault. The Twins said Thursday, June 18, 2020, they're aware of the report in El Nuevo Diario and still trying to gathering more information about the situation surrounding Sanó, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract in January and will move to first base if and when the 2020 season begins. (AP PhotoSeth Wenig, File)

Backup catcher Willians Astudillo also tested positive upon arrival and awaits clearance.

Center fielder Byron Buxton also got good news with the diagnosis of a left mid-foot sprain, stemming from an injury he suffered Monday during an intrasquad game. He said Wednesday he has no doubt he'll be ready for the season opener July 24.

“I’m playing. I ain’t worried about that. I’ll be there,” Buxton said.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team would be cautious.

“We think Buck’s going to be good to go going forward, but in time. It may be a couple of days before he’s out there again. It could potentially be maybe even a little bit longer than that. There’s no way to know for sure. We’re going to let it play out,” Baldelli said.

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