The Boston Red Sox announced that left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will not play in 2020 as he recovers from a heart issue related to COVID-19.
Rodriguez was one of four Red Sox players to test positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of summer camp. He was expected to be the team’s opening day starter with Chris Sale out following Tommy John surgery, but was unable to return after experiencing complications.
The 27-year-old veteran later revealed he was diagnosed with myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
“The heart is the most important part of your body,” Rodriguez said following his diagnosis, courtesy of Mass Live.