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Heading back to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Dobbins to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact The 25-year-old righty will head back to the minors one day after he served as the Red Sox's 27th man for their doubleheader with the Cardinals. He made his MLB debut in the second game of the twin bill, striking out five batters while allowing two earned runs on eight hits and two walks en route to claiming the win in Boston's 18-7 victory. Dobbins will be an option for spot starts with the big club later on this season, though he'll be pushed further down the pecking order once the likes of Brayan Bello (shoulder), Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Kutter Crawford (knee) are cleared to return from the injured list.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Victorious in debut Dobbins (1-0) allowed two runs on eight hits over five innings in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against St. Louis. He struck out five and earned a win.

Impact Dobbins gave up an RBI double to Brendan Donovan in the first inning and an RBI single to Masyn Winn in the fourth. Overall, Dobbins was able to keep damage limited and Boston put up 18 runs for an easy win. He threw 63 of 93 pitches for strikes and forced 14 whiffs in his MLB debut, including six with his curveball. Dobbins will likely head back to Triple-A Worcester but could be used as a spot-starter again throughout the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start nightcap Sunday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Dobbins will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dobbins fell short of winning a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster coming out of spring training, but the right-hander didn't have to wait long to receive a call-up from Triple-A Worcester. He'll be making his MLB debut Sunday and will serve as Boston's 27th man in the twin bill, so Dobbins is likely to be sent back to Worcester immediately following the spot start. Though Cora noted that he was impressed with Dobbins' velocity readings in spring training, the 25-year-old labored in his first Triple-A start this past Tuesday, striking out two over 3.2 innings while allowing five earned runs on three hits -- all home runs -- and three walks. He'll make for a risky streaming option Sunday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled ahead of MLB debut The Red Sox recalled Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact Dobbins has been designated as the team's 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals, so he'll presumably head back to Worcester after the twin bill is completed. The Red Sox haven't clarified what Dobbins' role will look like Sunday, as Sean Newcomb is starting the first game of the doubleheader, while Richard Fitts could be available to take the hill for Game 2. If Fitts ends up starting, Dobbins could be option out of the bullpen for both games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ticketed for maors Dobbins will be called up to the majors on Sunday, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

Impact The exact circumstances of the promotion are unclear, as Boston is set to play a doubleheader against the Cardinals and will have the benefit of a 27th player as a result. Dobbins has worked exclusively as a starter throughout his pro career, so he could be in line to start either of the two games or be available as depth out of the bullpen. He has made five career appearances with Triple-A Worcester and maintained a 4.07 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 24.1 frames.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Option Pitching Prospect to Minor League Camp The Boston Red Sox announced they optioned pitcher Hunter Dobbins to minor league camp.

MARCH 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Optioned to minors camp The Red Sox optioned Dobbins to minor-league camp Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Added to the 40-man roster this offseason, Dobbins allowed three runs (two earned) with a 3:1 K:BB over four innings during Grapefruit League play. The 25-year-old finished the 2024 season at Triple-A Worcester and will head back there to start the 2025 campaign as part of Boston's rotation depth.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE