Boston pitchers on restricted list

The Boston Red Sox put righthanders Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford on the restricted list before Monday night’s game in Toronto, the opener of a four-game series north of the border.

To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person to receive a second vaccine dose — or one dose of Johnson & Johnson — at least 14 days prior to entry.

Houck had previously acknowledged being unvaccinated.

Catcher Kevin Plawecki rejoined the team after missing seven games while on the COVID-19 injured list.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has missed the past four games after being infected with COVID-19.

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The San Francisco Giants recalled Luke Williams to fill the roster spot of Mike Yastrzemski (COVID-19 IL) . ... The Toronto Blue Jays put Cavan Biggio on the COVID-19 IL.