Boston’s ace said he also tested positive for COVID-19 in January but did not suffer some of the worst symptoms.

Alex Cora has constructed a team with plenty of flexibility, and new players like Kiké Hernandez and Marwin Gonzalez are fitting right into his plans.

Boston hopes better health and new additions will make a difference in 2021.

Outfielder Franchy Cordero figures to be the only player of the five the Red Sox will receive who will make an impact in 2021.

Jackie Bradley Jr. remains a free agent and could still return to Boston, but the team has options if he decides to sign elsewhere.

Boston gets outfielder Franchy Cordero, minor league pitcher Josh Winckowski and players to be named later.

Jackie Bradley Jr. has done enough to earn a big payday, but it’s not going to come from the Red Sox.

Boston will start spring training workouts next week with new additions who could help the team rebound from a dismal 2020 season.

Chaim Bloom has made low-key deals this offseason that he hopes will improve the team without damaging the future, similar to the approach used by Ben Cherington before the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013.