“The back end is in flux. Last year’s #4 man Lucas Bons (102nd) has been dealing with the effects of long COVID, so his availability this fall is in question. Ditto 2021 #6 man Aidan Troutner (175th, 13:55 pb).”

So many want to talk like Covid wasn’t a big deal, and here is yet another example of how it can be a big deal even if you don’t wind up on death’s door.