Daily Red Sox Links: Andrew Benintendi, Hirokazu Sawamura, Billy Conigliaro

Here’s the Royals perspective on the Andrew Benintendi trade. (Max Reiper; Royals Review)

There have been reports bubbling up for about a week that the Red Sox were going to be adding Japanese righty Hirokazu Sawamura. It’s looking like they have indeed agreed to terms according to Alex Speier. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Teams are required to submit the initial list of players they are inviting to spring training by the end of this week, though they can add names as spring goes on as long as there are not more than 75 players invited. Here are a few of the names who have been leaked so far. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

The 75-man limit with no call-ups from minor-league camp is part of this year’s health and safety protocols. Here’s how the full protocol affects the Red Sox. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

How do Boston’s corner infield options measure up against the rest of the division. (Joe Trezza; RedSox.com)

With about a week before pitchers and catchers start to report, Sean McAdam tries to predict the Opening Day roster. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Billy Conigliaro, the first Red Sox draft pick, sadly passed away on Wednesday. (ESPN)