Daily Red Sox Links: Eduardo Rodriguez, Mitch Moreland, Blake Swihart

Today’s links look at an update on Eduardo Rodriguez, the team’s rotation depth, and how players are performing this winter.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Jan 4, 2017, 7:00am EST

After a scare in the Venezuelan Winter League, the Red Sox have gotten positive reports on Eduardo Rodriguez’s knee. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

Mitch Moreland took David Ortiz’s roster spot, but he’s not his replacement. (Bryan Joiner; BP Boston)

Matt Barnes could break out in 2017

After dealing away some depth in Clay Buchholz, could the Red Sox use another starting pitcher? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

In his latest mailbag, Ian Browne tackles a number of topics including Blake Swihart’s role in 2017. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Sox Prospects has a look at the happenings around the winter leagues. (Conor Duffy; Sox Prospects)

Old friend Rubby De La Rosa is staying in Arizona on a minor-league deal. (Bill Baer; Hardball Talk)