E-Rod, Darwinzon, Taylor go on injured list

July 15th, 2020

BOSTON -- The Red Sox placed left-handers , and on the injured list on Wednesday.

The trio of pitchers are recovering from COVID-19 and will need to test negative for the coronavirus twice more than 24 hours apart before being cleared to return to the team. There is no minimum or maximum length of stay on the IL and they can return at any time.

In the meantime, they are all doing their best to keep their arms in shape.

“Eddie has continued to throw. He has a net in his backyard. He can actually throw innings back there -- although he doesn't have a catcher -- but he can work out there,” manager Ron Roenicke said on Tuesday. “I know Darwinzon has been playing catch. I’m not sure what JT has been doing. Once you're stuck in a room, it’s kind of hard to get out.

“JT hasn't been able to come here; he may take a little bit longer. Hopefully Darwinzon and Eddie will be a little bit farther along, and we'll see how JT is and how soon we can ramp him up.”