Red Sox Reliever Matt Barnes Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Boston Red Sox say 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. Also, Matt Andriese was scheduled to start a spring training game against Pittsburgh. But he was scratched because of contract tracing. 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.