It seems to be like Chris Sale gained’t be the one Red Sox pitcher getting back from the injured listing this week.
After throwing three-plus innings in a rehab begin for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Nathan Eovaldi might make his subsequent look within the huge leagues towards the Yankees subsequent weekend, supervisor Alex Cora stated.
“There’s a chance he can be activated around Friday,” Cora stated.
Eovaldi, who has been out since early June with decrease again irritation, allowed two runs on 5 hits and struck out 4 throughout his three-plus innings with the Woo Sox on Sunday.
His fastball reached 97 mph, not fairly the triple-digit heater he often has, however adequate. He instructed the coaching employees his mechanics felt good, so the Sox are hopeful he can come off the injured listing for his subsequent one.
Garrett Whitlock, who has additionally been out since early June whereas he offers with a hip irritation, will throw for Double-A Portland on Tuesday in what might be his final tune-up earlier than he returns, although the Sox haven’t stated what number of outings they’d wish to see from him.
Whitlock is returning as a reliever after the Sox had used him as a starter since April 23, although he started the yr within the bullpen.
Rafael Devers was out of the Sox’ lineup once more on Sunday as he offers with again soreness. He’ll miss Monday’s sequence opener towards the Rays as effectively. Cora stated he desires to watch out with the turf at Tropicana Field, the place gamers usually undergo accidents or soreness following lengthy sequence.
Kiké suffers setback, Sox persist with Duran
The worst damage information continues to be about Kiké Hernandez, whose hip flexor pressure is nagging him worse than anticipated.
Hernandez appeared in a single rehab outing on Friday however put that on pause because the damage isn’t getting any higher.
The Red Sox are planning to provide him an MRI on Monday to see what’s subsequent.
“He’s a little more quiet in the clubhouse,” Cora stated. “It’s been a while now. It’s been a month. The progress was good for a little bit. He was able to play. But now it’s a setback.”
It seems Jarren Duran will proceed to get the majority of enjoying time in middle discipline, regardless of his inconsistent defensive skill. Duran made a expensive blunder within the Sox’ eventual 6-5 win over the Yankees on Saturday evening, when he took a wild path to a ball in right-center and mistimed his dive. The ball squirted beneath him and become an RBI double.
“We’ve got to keep working with him,” Cora stated. “Yesterday, unhealthy soar, unhealthy route, and a foul determination. They scored a run due to that, however it’s a studying expertise and the extra he performs, the higher he’s gonna be.
“I think where he’s at now compared to last year, it’s better. Obviously there’s going to be numbers out there that say the opposite, right? But we’re comfortable with the way he’s playing. There’s going to be hiccups like that. And the thing is that we don’t repeat it, right?… I think the more he plays the better he’s gonna get.”
Rob Refsnyder was out of the Sox’ lineup on Sunday evening towards the right-handed Jameson Taillon, however Cora stated the red-hot outfielder will proceed to get at-bats towards lefties. Refsnyder, who signed a minor league deal within the offseason, is hitting .364 with a .968 OPS in 21 video games this yr.
“We felt like his bat was going to impact the game against lefties,” Cora stated. “Defensively, he’s so much higher than what individuals assume, particularly in proper discipline. He’s a veteran, takes care of his physique, is a robust child. Good athlete. Asks loads of questions and retains engaged on his craft offensively.
“I’m glad that he’s here. He changes the game from the left side. We can lead him off. We can hit him in the middle of the lineup if we want to. Pinch-hit and change the game. He hangs in there with righties, too. I’m very happy for him.”
Second time’s the allure
Brayan Bello wasn’t anticipated to get multiple begin, however accidents to the Red Sox rotation have paved the best way for a second begin Monday towards the Rays.
Bello, the 23-year-old prospect who has been dominant on the minor league degree, allowed 4 runs on six hits and three walks over 4 innings, putting out three in his huge league debut final week.
“He was good, you saw the stuff,” Cora stated. “I believe the changeup, that’s the pitch that was off. Christian (Vazquez) catching him for the second time goes to assist… Maybe that sure pitch that day wasn’t working and tomorrow he’ll calm down or he’ll breathe somewhat bit and he’s going to be higher.
“I think he’s going to be OK… Looking forward to seeing him go out there and competing again.”
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