Tapped for Friday start Eovaldi will start Friday's spring training game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Impact Boston kicks off its Grapefruit League schedule Thursday, a traditional affair with the Twins, but manager Alex Cora might deploy exclusively minor leaguers for that game. Eovaldi geared up for the assignment by throwing live batting practice Tuesday. The right-hander, who went 11-9 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 32 starts, is expected to be the No. 2 starter behind Chris Sale. Eovaldi will be followed in the spring rotation by Nick Pivetta, who will start Saturday against the Twins.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE