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Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be ready for opening day.
Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Barnes is asymptomatic. Matt Andriese, who was scheduled to start a spring training game against Pittsburgh, was scratched because of contract tracing.
“It’s a fire drill now,” Cora said.
Barnes had emerged as the top candidate for the closer’s job this spring. He will need to remain out for at least 10 days.
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