MARCH 13, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Boston’s Franchy Cordero faces another health setback: COVID Franchy Cordero is a proud member of the Big Papi generation, growing up in the Dominican Republic watching Dominican stars like David Ortiz...
Boston's Franchy Cordero faces another health setback: COVID
Franchy Cordero grew up in the Dominican Republic watching Dominican stars like David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series titleMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Waiting and hoping: Red Sox settle in for the Franchy Cordero experience Like every other team that’s had Franchy Cordero, the Red Sox are hoping — perhaps dreaming — that his best days are ahead of him.
MARCH 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Remains unlikely for Opening Day Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) is unlikely to make the Red Sox's Opening Day roster, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Cordero has resumed working out after missing several weeks with COVID-19, but manager Alex Cora reaffirmed Saturday that Cordero likely will not be ready for the start of the regular season, as the Red Sox don't want to rush him back from an extended absence.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cora Reveals Red Sox Lineup Plan Should Franchy Cordero Miss Opener Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Thursday revealed the team's lineup plan shold outfielder Franchy Cordero miss Opening Day.
MARCH 11, 2021 • NESN.COM
Ready for full workout Thursday Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) is slated to rejoin the Red Sox on Thursday for full baseball activities, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Cordero has been in Florida for more than two weeks, but he had yet to take part in a full team workout while waiting to clear MLB's multi-step COVID-19 protocol. The outfielder appears to have cleared the final hurdle, but manager Alex Cora said earlier this week that the time Cordero has already missed in camp could work against him in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Expect the coaching and training staff to at least see how Cordero looks in initial full-squad workouts before deciding on his status for the start of the regular season.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McAdam: With Franchy Cordero a long shot for Opening Day, Yairo Munoz could earn roster spot | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
MARCH 9, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
At camp but not fully cleared Cordero (COVID-19 injured list) was present Tuesday at the Red Sox's spring camp, but he has yet to receive full clearance to participate in on-field workouts with the team, Jen Mc...
Impact According to McCaffrey, Cordero is awaiting clearance for the final step of MLB's COVID-19 intake testing protocol, so he'll have to work out on his own for at least one more day before potentially joining the main group. Even though Opening Day is still three weeks away, manager Alex Cora was unwilling to say whether Cordero would be ready to play by that point due to the time he's already missed. If Cordero remains on the IL to begin the season, Marwin Gonzalez and Michael Chavis could be in line for more action in the corner outfield in the early going.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss Opening Day Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed uncertainty Sunday regarding whether Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Opening Day, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican...
Impact Though Cordero was initially believed to have been activated from the COVID-19 injured list last week, the Red Sox haven't yet added him back to the 40-man roster. According to Cotillo, Cordero still has yet to receive clearance for workouts, and the time he's already missed in his first camp with the Red Sox could make it difficult for him to get back to full speed before the start of the regular season. If Cordero isn't ready to go by April 1, the Red Sox could lean on utility man Marwin Gonzalez more heavily in the outfield early on during the season.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cora's COVID message: Stay safe, your team needs you
Red Sox manager Alex Cora is hoping his players don't have too much fun on their first off-day of spring trainingMARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox News: Franchy Cordero’s status creates uncertainty for Opening Day outfield Red Sox OF Franchy Cordero might not be ready for Opening Day Franchy Cordero is expected to be a fixture in the Boston Red Sox outfield but...
MARCH 7, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM
Joins spring workouts Cordero passed his physical and began participating in team workouts Friday after being removed from the COVID-19 list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old arrived late to camp and subsequently landed on the COVID-19 injured list, but he cleared the league's protocols this week and is now working out with the team. Cordero may need some time to get built up before seeing game action, but he should have enough reps to be ready for Opening Day against the Orioles on April 1.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In rough start, Richards rescued by 20-pitch mercy rule
Garrett Richards got only one out in the first inning of his first spring training start, loading the bases and walking in one run before the Red Sox threw in the towel after 23 pi...MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Going through protocols Cordero (COVID-19) flew to Fort Myers, Fla. on Monday and will go through intake protocols upon his arrival at Red Sox camp, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cordero's start to camp has been delayed due to his placement on the COVID-19 injured list. He's still expected to have to wait a few more days to join his new teammates but should be with them by the middle of the week. He should still have enough time to get up to speed by Opening Day.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should arrive by Monday Cordero is expected to be activated off the COVID-19 injured list by Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Cordero hasn't been able to report to his new team yet, as he either tested positive for COVID-19 himself or was exposed to someone who did. Either way, he'll still have enough time to prepare for Opening Day as long as he shows up in camp soon.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Are We Overlooking J.D. Martinez's Potential Impact On Franchy Cordero? - NESN.com When Franchy Cordero makes contact, he can hit a baseball a long way. The first part of that sentence, however, has been a problem for the B...
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • NESN.COM
Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero placed on COVID-19 related injury list The Red Sox acquired Cordero as part of their trade for Andrew Benitendi.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Red Sox SS Bogaerts ready to step up as clubhouse leader
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is only 28 but he's now the longest-tenured player on the rosterFEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox put Franchy Cordero on the COVID-19 injured list - The Boston Globe The recently acquired outfielder will have to be isolated for a minimum of 10 days and be cleared by the team physician and MLB to join the...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Lands on COVID-19 injured list Cordero was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact The news lines up with reports from earlier in the day which indicated that Cordero would be late arriving to camp. It's unclear whether he's battling the virus himself or has merely exposed to someone else who tested positive. With his timeline unclear, it remains to be seen whether or not he'll have enough time to get ready to take the field for his new team on Opening Day.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late to arrive at camp Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Cordero will be delayed in arriving to spring training, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Boston held its first workout for position players Monday, but Cordero -- who was acquired two weeks ago in the three-team deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City -- wasn't present for the session. Cora admitted he wasn't sure if Cordero's absence was related to a visa issue or another matter entirely, but more clarity on that front should come Tuesday. Assuming he's able to get to camp within the next week or so, Cordero shouldn't fall too far behind in his bid to capture an Opening Day starting role in the Boston outfield.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox to send Royals $2.8 million in Benintendi trade
Boston will send Kansas City $2.8 million as part of the Feb. 10 three-team trade that dealt outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the RoyalsFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Red Sox: Franchy Cordero draws comparisons to David Ortiz Meet Franchy Cordero. He’s a 26-year-old former Kansas City Royals outfielder who was returned as a key asset to the Boston Red Rox in order...
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals agree to several deals, cut Franco on busy day
The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year deals with outfielders Jorge Soler and Franchy Cordero, first baseman Hunter Dozier and right-handers Jesse Hahn and Jakob Junis on Wednes...DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
