Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors | By Mark Polishuk | Last updated 5/8/21 The Pirates placed Gregory Polanco on the COVID-related injury list on Tuesday, without any specific details (although none are required in COVID situations) given about why Polanco would be missing time. However, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Polanco’s placement was due to a violation of health and safety protocols. Polanco “utilized a training service that was outside of the Pirates’ bubble,” according to Mackey’s sources. It isn’t yet known how long Polanco will be away from the Pirates, or whether or not he’ll face league-mandated punishment for breaking protocol. According to the 2021 Operations Manual, “Any Covered Individuals who are found to have violated the Code of Conduct are subject to potential discipline, including suspension or forfeiture of salary for days spent away from the Club while in mandatory self-isolation or quarantine resulting from the violation.”