Eduardo Rodriguez, who was recently scratched from his scheduled Opening Day start, says he feels strong after his most recent bullpen on Sunday. (Chris Cotillo; Mass Live)
The Red Sox got some more bad news on Saturday, though, as Matt Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 while Matt Andriese is also out for now due to contact tracing. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
Xander Bogaerts can opt out following next season, leading to some speculation about a possible extension. For his part, the shortstop expects to be on a competitive Red Sox team for years to come.