Red Sox place Pivetta on COVID-19 list due to vaccine side effects
Updated: 6:53 PM EDT May 12, 2021 By Russ Reed The Boston Red Sox have placed their top-performing starting pitcher on the COVID-19-related injured list due to side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine.Right-hander Nick Pivetta landed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. He has a perfect 5-0 record this season and is tied for the American League lead in wins.The 28-year-old also has a team-leading 3.19 earned run average and has limited opponents to a .190 batting average in seven starts.Pivetta last pitched May 9 against the Baltimore Orioles. He limited the O's to two runs over six...