Red Sox place Jarren Duran on COVID-19 related injured list

The Boston Red Sox announced Friday they have placed rookie outfielder Jarren Duran on the COVID-19 related injured list.

Duran tested negative for the virus multiple times, per The Boston Globe's Alex Speier. He was placed on the COVID-19 IL due to his symptoms.

As a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled infielder Jonathan Arauz from Triple-A Worcester.

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The #RedSox today placed outfielder Jarren Duran on the COVID-19 Related Injured List.

To fill Duran’s spot on the active roster, the Red Sox recalled infielder Jonathan Araúz from Triple-A Worcester.
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 6, 2021

Per Jarren Duran’s agent, Barret Arthur, Duran has had multiple negative tests for COVID-19. His placement on the COVID-19 injury list, as of now, is based purely on symptoms.
— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) August 6, 2021

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Red Sox closer Matt Barnes recently missed a game after being placed on the COVID-19 related IL, but he was activated the following day after not turning in a positive test. Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Barnes and Duran's situations are similar.