The Red Sox will get their 2020 season underway tomorrow against the Orioles with no fans at Fenway Park. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. as Nathan Eovaldi faces Baltimore starter Tommy Milone.
Collin McHugh on his decision to not play: Collin McHugh expected that he might spend some time on the injured list when he signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox in March. The 33-year-old starting pitcher was rehabbing from a flexor strain, but was hopeful for a 2020 return.
Yet despite the season being delayed by months due to the coronavirus pandemic, McHugh has still not recovered in time to contribute to this season’s Red Sox roster.