Uncertainty looms for Red Sox and Matt Barnes on MLB’s plan

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 13: Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after making the third out in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on June 13, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

While MLB owners and players negotiate how best to start the season, player representatives like Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes are in a difficult position.

With Major League Baseball presenting their plan for starting the 2020 season to the MLBPA (the players union) earlier this week, questions have abounded around the league as to how things will work. Teams and players have been in limbo and while now there’s at least a path forward to debate, there…