ST. PETERSURG, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Martín (mahr-TEEN’) Pérez and right-hander Matt Barnes have become the latest Boston Red Sox players impacted by COVID-19. Both pitchers were put on the COVID-19 injured list before last night's 6-1 loss at Tampa Bay. Infielder-outfielder Kiké (KEE’-kay) Hernández and infielder Christian Arroyo both tested positive last week and were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants starter Alex Wood tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms. Manager Gabe Kapler says Wood isn’t feeling well as he deals with headaches and a sore throat. Right-hander Johnny Cueto (KWAY’-toh) was scratched from his scheduled start for San Francisco last night against Milwaukee because of cold and flu-like symptoms, but manager Gabe Kapler said there's a chance Cueto could pitch tonight.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — New Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says his starting quarterback for this weekend’s season opener against No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette will be Hudson Card, who has one career pass completion. While Card will get the start, Sarkisian said that Casey Thompson will also be in the mix for the No 21 Longhorns. Card has been wowing his teammates and coaches with his throws in practice since last season.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference teams that don’t have enough available players will have to forfeit games this year. The league released its policy on dealing with COVID-19 issues during the 2021-22 season in all sports on Monday. Unlike last season, the short-handed team will have to forfeit and will take a loss in the SEC standings for regular season games.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have put starting quarterback Carson Wentz, starting center Ryan Kelly and starting receiver Zach Pascal on the reserve/COVID-19 list. They join two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Eric Fisher on the list after Fisher tested positive last week. Three-time All-Pro Quenton Nelson came off the list Monday, four days after he was deemed a close contact to Fisher.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance will miss one week of practice after injuring a finger on his throwing hand during Sunday’s exhibition game. Lance remained in the game after the hit but got more tests done yesterday that coach Kyle Shanahan said showed a “small chip fracture” in the finger. Shanahan said Lance is unable to take snaps and needs to rest for about seven days before he can return.

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