Bosox put pitchers Pérez, Barnes on virus list, others out
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitchers Martín Pérez and Matt Barnes were put on the COVID-19 injured list before Monday night’s game at Tampa Bay, and there were more virus developments after a 6-1 loss. Manager Alex Cora said coach Ramon Vazquez tested positive, and reliever Josh Taylor and coach Tom Goodwin are considered close contacts. Infielder-outfielder Kiké Hernández and infielder Christian Arroyo both tested positive last week and were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday.