The Joy of Sox · Mar 27, 2021
Barnes Tests Positive For COVID-19; Andriese Also In Quarantine
Matt Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 today. Reliever Matt Andriese is one of "a few people" now in quarantine, according to manager Alex Cora. The news comes only five days before the start of the season.
Barnes had thrown five shutout innings this spring, allowing only two hits and three walks, with eight strikeouts. Adam Ottavino might be the team's main closer as the season begins.
Cora got the news early Saturday morning:
