Photos: The first day of Red Sox ‘Summer Camp’ at Fenway Park
Players' locker rooms were moved from the clubhouse to luxury suites while workout areas were placed on the concourse.
Fenway Park looks different this summer.
With the start of the MLB season postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Red Sox finally took the field at Fenway Park for the first time in 2020 on Friday, but not for a game. The Red Sox held their first “Summer Camp” practice before the regular season, which is set to start later in July.
Some notable players like Jackie Bradley Jr., Andrew Benintendi, and newcomer Alex Verdugo were among those at practice on Friday. One player who was not at practice was Eduardo Rodriguez, who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test after coming in contact with someone who has the virus. As a matter of fact, “some” players have tested positive for coronavirus, manager Ron Roenicke told reporters.
There were some changes made at Fenway in order to accommodate social distancing policies. Players’ locker rooms were moved from the clubhouse up to the luxury suites and workout areas were placed along the concourse inside the ballpark.
Here’s a look inside Fenway Park on Friday:
Jackie Bradley Jr. works out during the first day of Summer Camp.
Andrew Benintendi works out during the first day of Summer Camp.
Jackie Bradley Jr. leads the outfielders in a distanced hands-up during summer workouts.
Red Sox pitchers stretch before practicing.
Red Sox pitchers stretching and running in front of the Green Monster before practice.
New Red Sox player Alex Verdugo heads to the field during practice at Fenway Park.
A general view of Fenway Park during the first day of Summer Camp.
A view of Fenway Park from the left-field foul pole on the first day of Summer Camp.
Signs encouraging social distancing were placed throughout Fenway Park.
A weight room and training area are constructed in the concourse of Fenway Park to help players and staff social distance.
A workout area sits idle in the concourse under the first base stands at Fenway Park.
The workout area extends throughout the concourse of Fenway Park.
A bullpen was also constructed in the concourse at Fenway Park.
Hand sanitizers were placed throughout Fenway Park for the first day of Summer Camp.
All players’ locker rooms were moved from the clubhouse to the luxury suites. Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mitch Moreland are sharing a locker room while Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers share a locker room.
A view of pitcher Nate Eovaldi’s locker inside a suite at Fenway Park.
Red Sox special assistant and former player Jason Varitek wears a protective mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the first day of Summer Camp.
Manager Ron Roenicke talks to Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom during Summer Workouts at Fenway Park.
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