After going through last year’s COVID protocols as an unvaccinated player, Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts apparently decided a change was needed.
The longtime Boston infielder told reporters Tuesday morning he is now vaccinated amid questions about whether his status would jeopardize road trips to Canada to play the Toronto Blue Jays.
As of now, Canada is not allowing unvaccinated travelers to enter the country except under special circumstances, which seemingly does not include athletes traveling for sporting events. Additionally, unvaccinated players who miss games in Toronto will be placed on the league’s restricted list and will not be paid or accrue service time.