How Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes' COVID-19 positive test affects the bullpen and roster picture - The Athletic

After going nearly the entire spring without a COVID-19 case contracted at camp, the Red Sox are scrambling less than a week before the season opener.Reliever Matt Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, and right-hander Matt Andriese is being quarantined for contact tracing.

Barnes threw live batting practice on the main field Friday surrounded by teammates, including left-handed reliever Darwinzon Hernandez “With the guidelines and protocols, it’s a fire drill now,” manager Alex Cora said.

“A few people because of contact tracing have to stay away from camp.”Cora only specifically mentioned Andriese, who was slated to start Saturday.

Published On: Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:20:39 GMT