Daily Red Sox Links: Eduardo Rodriguez, Martín Pérez, Alex Verdugo

Eduardo Rodriguez and Bobby Dalbec tested positive for COVID-19. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

I’m still a bit apprehensive to talk about this stuff in this fashion, but the Red Sox have had their pitching staff hit hard early in camp. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

They’ll need other pitchers to step up to make this work, including Martín Pérez. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Xander Bogaerts has liked what he’s seen so far from Alex Verdugo. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Jon Couture isn’t feeling optimistic about this season. (Jon Couture; Boston.com)

Chad Jennings has his takeaways from the Red Sox schedule. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Speaking of which, John Tomase’s not on board with the 7:30 start times. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

James Dunne continues his draft retrospectives with the 2005 class. (James Dunne; Sox Prospects)