Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker returns after missing 5 games due to COVID-19

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. walks toward the dugout after making a pitching change during the seventh inning of his team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. – Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker returned Thursday for the finale of a series against the Texas Rangers following a five-game absence after testing positive for COVID-19.

“I’m very fortunate that I had both my shots and the two boosters,” he said. “So, I’m really hoping that everybody goes and gets the shots and boosters, because if you do get hopefully it’s mild like mine was.” He returned to Houston on a private jet Monday but wasn’t cleared to return to the dugout until Thursday.

He kept up with the team by watching the games on television and staying in constant contact with bench coach Joe Espada, who managed the team in his absence. He didn't watch one game — Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland — because it was broadcast on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, and he couldn’t figure out how to watch it in his hotel room.

Dusty, you have the patience of JOB, the wisdom of Solomon, and the blessing of Abraham. Glad to see you back

Dusty is the weakest link to this entire franchise. What a joke.

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