Nathan Eovaldi will replace Rodriguez, who will miss a second straight Opening Day start.

Bobby Dalbec has no issue with hitting in the No. 9 spot in Boston’s batting order. “I get to flip the lineup potentially, and just hand it off to the next guy.”

City officials had notified some vendors of a temporary ban because of COVID concerns, but quickly change course.

Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez struggled on Monday, but is still on track to make his return to the lineup on Opening Day.

Matt Barnes seems to be the leading candidate, but he is in a competition with newcomer Adam Ottavino and Boston Manager Alex Cora is in no hurry to make his choice.

Alex Cora, like all managers, worries about injuries. This spring, there is an added concern: the prospect of COVID-19 cases.

Boston’s No. 1 prospect, Triston Casas, is expected to play for the Portland Sea Dogs this season.

Eduardo Rodriguez missed last season after testing positive for the coronavirus and being diagnosed with inflammation in his heart muscles.

LeBron James now has a stake in Fenway Sports Group, parent company of the Red Sox as well as the Liverpool in the English Premier League and Roush Fenway Racing.

Tanner Houck appears to be the odd man out as Boston settles in with Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Richards, Martin Perez and Nick Pivetta.