The Red Sox will be without two key position players entering their three-game series against the Indians.
Utility man Kiké Hernández tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed on the COVID-related injured list, manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday. Second baseman Christian Arroyo will also be placed on the list due to being a close contact to Hernández.
Hernández is vaccinated against the virus but is experiencing symptoms, according to Cora.
“It’s not Kiké’s fault,” Cora said. “He’s been great with all this stuff and taking care of his family for obvious reasons with the baby and his dad and everything that comes with the territory in his situation.