Daily Red Sox Links: Dustin Pedroia, Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier

The decision to start Dustin Pedroia’s 2019 on the injured list was not a simple one, and there was a lot that went into it. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)

Pedroia did address the media after finding out how his year would kick off. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Obviously, the team is thinking about the long grind of a major-league season with this move. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)

Despite injury and a lack of performance this spring, Matt Barnes and Ryan Brasier are clearly still the favorites to close out games in 2019. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Barnes had a rough day on the mound on Monday, but he found the reason for it. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe) ($)

Want Babe Ruth’s bat? It’s pretty expensive. (Laurel J. Sweet; Boston Herald)