Nathan Eovaldi will replace Rodriguez, who will miss a second straight Opening Day start.
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NFL notebook: Dolphins send No. 3 overall pick to 49ers, then get No. 6 in deal with Eagles
Miami’s trade with San Francisco puts the 49ers in position to draft a franchise quarterback, and perhaps trade Jimmy Garoppolo.
Sports Digest: Osaka continues winning streak at Miami Open
Naomi Osaka, who hasn’t lost a match in more than a year, advances to the third round.
Patriots notebook: Kyle Van Noy praises Bill Belichick, gives ‘no comment’ on Brian Flores
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy was surprised when he was cut by the Dolphins just one season into his four-year, $51 million deal and has since agreed to return to the Patriots.
Red Sox notebook: Dalbec brings big power to the bottom of the lineup
Bobby Dalbec has no issue with hitting in the No. 9 spot in Boston’s batting order. “I get to flip the lineup potentially, and just hand it off to the next guy.”
Sports Digest: Finalists named for high school hockey’s Travis Roy Award
Falmouth forward Owen Drummey, Lewiston goalie Keegan McLaughlin and Edward Little defenseman Will Cassidy are finalists for the award.
Celtics acquire Evan Fournier from Magic, send Daniel Theis to Bulls
Boston gave up Jeff Teague and a pair of second-round draft picks for Fournier, and traded Theis and Javonte Green in exchange for Mo Wagner and Luke Kornet.
NBA notebook: Lowry stays in Toronto, but Heat and Nuggets make big moves at trade deadline
Miami acquires Victor Oladipo and Denver gets Aaron Gordon, while Kyle Lowry’s expected departure from the Raptors doesn’t happen.
NCAA women’s basketball: Holmes, Indiana reach Sweet 16
Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham scores 13 points as the Hoosiers reach the Sweet 16 for the first time by beating Belmont, 70-48.
MLB notebook: Seeking to crack down on doctored balls, MLB turns to spin rate analysis
The league will monitor Statcast data and study game-used baseballs in an attempt to limit pitchers’ use of foreign substances to manipulate ball movement.