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Daily Red Sox Links: Eduardo Rodriguez, Matt Barnes, Xander Bogaerts

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.