The Red Sox have not been able to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the clubhouse, as player after player has contracted the virus. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)
Protecting the health of all the players, coaches, stadium staff and anyone else affected is the most important issue right now, but what hope is their left for the Red Sox’s actual baseball playing with so many guys, including Xander Bogaerts, out for a long time? (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Any chance at salvaging a once-promising season will either live or die in the next week or so. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
It might not have stopped every single infection, but getting a higher percentage of their roster vaccinated certainly would have helped the Red Sox keep more players healthy. (Alex Reimer; WEEI/Audacy)
The Red Sox are making moves to protect fans. (Michael Silverman; Boston Globe)
In a bit of lighter news, Connor Seabold and Kutter Crawford are two Red Sox pitching prospects who have got the juice, according to Chris Sale. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)