Daily Red Sox Links: Kyle Schwarber, Tanner Houck, Triston Casas

Kyle Schwarber might not have been the player most fans wanted at the trading deadline, but he is becoming the player the team needed. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Red Sox have been devastated by COVID, and while it is never a good time for an outbreak, the last month of the season has to be the worst. The team is still finding ways to win and they are playing with a “next man up” mentality. (Jen McCaffery; The Athletic)

The Red Sox’ recent COVID outbreak should serve as a reminder we are still in a pandemic, and it could affect the postseason this fall. (Chelsea Janes; Washington Post)

Chris Sale thinks that Tanner Houck has a better slider than him. That’s pretty cool. (Christopher Smith; Mass Live)

Triston Casas had himself a night in Portland on Friday night. He smashed three taters, and I for one cannot wait until we see him in Fenway next year. (Nick Goss; NBC Sports Boston)