Daily Red Sox Links: Adam Ottavino, Chris Sale, Ron Johnson

Adam Ottavino is getting set for his first season with the Red Sox, but it won’t be his first baseball season in Boston. The Northeastern alum was the first in a wave of recent draftees to come out of the local college. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Ottavino’s addition to the roster is one a few storylines from the Red Sox lately, including an apparent setback (from which he’s recovered) for Chris Sale. John Tomase shares his thoughts on a few stories. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

All things considered, the outlook for the Red Sox in the coming season probably isn’t great. That feeling is not helped when you look at the rest of the division. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

What will it take for the Red Sox to actually be good this year, though? (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

Last week, the Red Sox family lost a beloved member when Ron Johnson, a former coach who spent a long time in the Red Sox organization, passed away from COVID complications. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)