JUNE 16, 2022•NESN.COM
Watch Red Sox's Rafael Devers Continue To Crush Baseball Vs. AthleticsRed Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went deep for the fourth straight game with a homer in the second inning on Wednesday.
Chris Sale working his way back to the Red Sox roster, but as what? A starter or reliever? - The Boston GlobeSox manager Alex Cora has preached patience, saying he's willing to wait a little longer to get the lefthander back in the starting rotation...
JUNE 16, 2022•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Trevor Story aiming to get his swing in synch - The Boston GlobeAfter going on a 14-game tear in May, during which he hit nine homers for 25 RBIs, Story has cooled considerably, hitting .183 since that st...
JUNE 15, 2022•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Bobby Dalbec - Starting streak endsDalbec is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFranchy Cordero is receiving the nod at first base, but Dalbec is effectively being replaced in the lineup by Triple-A Worcester call-up Jarren Duran, who is joining the starting outfield. Cordero had been seeing more time in the outfield of late following Enrique Hernandez's (hip) recent placement on the injured list, which had allowed Dalbec to earn more work against right-handed pitching. Dalbec started each of Boston's last seven contests.
JUNE 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Christian Vázquez - Not starting WednesdayVazquez isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ImpactVazquez drew the start in Tuesday's series opener against Oakland and went 1-for-4 with a run. He'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish and bats eighth.
JUNE 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale - Set to return as starterManager Alex Cora said Wednesday that the Red Sox envision Sale (rib cage) serving in a starting role once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Spring...
ImpactRumors percolated earlier this month that Sale could be brought back as a reliever in order to speed up his return from the IL, but comments from pitching coach Dave Bush and now Cora have seemingly ended any speculation about the southpaw filling a bullpen role. Assuming that's the case, Sale will likely require a few weeks of ramp-up time via simulated games and a minor-league rehab assignment before he makes his 2022 debut for the Red Sox. According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Sale is scheduled to throw two simulated innings at Fenway Park on Thursday, and if all goes well, he could report to a minor-league affiliate early next week.
JUNE 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jonah Bride - Gets another start at hot cornerBride will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game in Boston, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactEven though he went hitless in three plate appearances in his MLB debut Tuesday in Oakland's 6-1 loss, Bride will stick in the starting nine against a right-handed pitcher (Josh Winckowski) for the second straight contest. Bride looks like he'll get at least a short-term trial as the Athletics' primary third baseman after journeyman Matt Davidson failed to capitalize on the opportunity upon being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas last week.
JUNE 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
