Red Sox put Houck, Crawford on restricted list

TORONTO — The Boston Crimson Sox put right-handers Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford on the restricted listing earlier than Monday night time’s recreation in Toronto, the opener of a four-game sequence north of the border.

To enter Canada, the Canadian authorities requires an individual should have obtained a second vaccine dose — or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine — not less than 14 days earlier than entry.

Houck had beforehand acknowledged being unvaccinated.

Gamers who go on the restricted listing as a result of they’re unvaccinated in opposition to COVID-19 don’t receives a commission and don’t accrue main league service time.

Catcher Kevin Plawecki rejoined the staff Monday after lacking seven video games whereas on the COVID-19 injured listing. Catcher Connor Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding transfer.

Crimson Sox supervisor Alex Cora has missed the previous 4 video games after being contaminated with COVID-19. Boston infielder Jonathan Arauz has been on the COVID-19 IL since April 19.

The Crimson Sox recalled right-hander Tyler Danish and chosen righty John Schreiber from Triple-A in corresponding strikes to interchange Houck and Crawford.

The Related Press contributed to this report.