JUNE 12, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
Twins trolled Astros in Jake Odorizzi’s tribute videoWhen the Houston Astros came to town, the Minnesota Twins took the opportunity to pay tribute to Jake Odorizzi while trolling his new team....
Chris Sale - Impresses in bullpen sessionManager Alex Cora was impressed with Sale (elbow) during the lefty's bullpen session Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ImpactThe manager expressed strong optimism when talking about the southpaw's Friday bullpen, but also hinted at the fact that he still has a ways to go before he's back in the Red Sox rotation, saying, "We need to not get too excited...but it was just that good." Cora's latest update indicates that a July return to the Red Sox continues to be a realistic possibility for the veteran left-hander, though Boston will surely continue to monitor his rehab very closely.
JUNE 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Notes: Dalbec working on timing; Kiké's shiftBOSTON -- For Red Sox rookie first baseman Bobby Dalbec, the key to making his impressive power show up more often during games is to be on...
JUNE 11, 2021•MLB.COM
Chris Sale impresses in rehab work on Fenway Park mound - The Boston Globe“We need to try not to get too excited. He was that good,” manager Alex Cora said after Chris Sale's session Friday.
JUNE 11, 2021•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Ralph Garza Jr. - Rejoins AstrosThe Astros recalled Garza from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactGarza was called up to the big leagues for the first time May 26 but was sent back to Triple-A just five days later. With Enoli Paredes (shoulder) landing on the injured list, Garza is set to rejoin Houston's bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Twins. The right-hander has allowed just one hit across eight scoreless innings in Triple-A this season, but he struggled in his lone major-league outing May 29, allowing two runs in one inning of work against the Padres.
JUNE 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale Update: Alex Cora Offers Glowing Review After Latest SessionBoston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale felt as good as he has throughout his recovery process Friday, according to manager Alex Cora.
JUNE 11, 2021•NESN.COM
Enoli Paredes - Placed on injured listParedes was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactParedes exited his relief appearance Thursday with the shoulder issue. Manager Dusty Baker already deemed the right-hander unavailable for Friday's series opener against the Twins, but now Paredes is set for a longer absence. The Astros have yet to disclose a timetable for Paredes's return, but the reliever will be eligible to come off the IL on June 21. Ralph Garza was recalled in a corresponding roster move.
JUNE 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
