CLEVELAND -- Boston Red Sox infielder Kike Hernandez has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Manager Alex Cora said Hernandez is experiencing symptoms. He'll be placed on the COVID-19 list along with second baseman Christian Arroyo, who had close contact with Hernandez.
"They'll be out for an extended period of time," Cora said Friday night before the Red Sox, who are in the thick of the playoff race, opened a three-game series against the Indians.
Cora would not divulge whether Hernandez is vaccinated.
Cora said infielders Yairo Munoz and Jonathan Arauz will be recalled from Triple-A, and the Red Sox were hoping they would arrive in time to be available Friday night.