Triston Casas’ long-awaited promotion to the massive leagues meant a tough actuality examine for one more Red Sox participant.
Bobby Dalbec was demoted to Triple-A Worcester within the corresponding transfer for Casas after the 27-year-old did not lock down the job because the Red Sox’ on a regular basis first baseman this season. With Casas within the fold and Christian Arroyo – who can play first – swinging a scorching bat, there wasn’t sufficient taking part in time obtainable for Dalbec. Red Sox supervisor Alex Cora mentioned it was a tough dialog with Dalbec, who has fought by way of struggles over the past two years.
“It was difficult because he hasn’t stopped working, understanding his situation,” Cora mentioned. “There’s a lot of guys that, they will check out, and he never did. He worked hard at his craft. He was one of the first ones in the weight room. He would be taking groundballs out there, and that’s what you expect from your players. Be professional, regardless of your ups and downs or your situation in the lineup or on the roster.”
After having a robust second half in 2021, Dalbec may by no means get it moving into 2022, batting .211 with a .644 OPS and 113 strikeouts in 340 plate appearances. The purpose is for him to get constant at-bats with Worcester and work on his timing and discovering his pitches extra persistently.
“Go down there and dominate and play,” Cora mentioned. He’s going to play. …
“I think it’s all about being on time and I think the repetitions are going to help him out. … It’s been a grind this year. I know last year, the first part of the season he struggled but he finished strong. But this year, he hasn’t been great. Just to go down there and play, I think that’s going to help him out.”
Crawford hits IL
Kutter Crawford, who was initially scheduled as Sunday’s starter earlier than being scratched, was positioned on the 15-day injured listing with a proper shoulder impingement, retroactive to Sept. 1.
Josh Winckowski was recalled from Worcester to make Sunday’s begin.
Cora mentioned he thinks Crawford will come off the IL when he’s eligible.
“It’s something that we have to take care of him on this one and do everything that we have to do to get him back on the mound, but there’s no major issues,” Cora mentioned. “I know we’ve been through this road before, but we do believe — I think for the Kansas City series, right around there is when he comes out. He should be available around that time.”
Nick Pivetta, who exited his begin Friday night time with a left calf contusion after being hit by a comebacker, was strolling round significantly better on Sunday. He’s anticipated to throw his bullpen as scheduled on Monday and if that goes effectively, make his subsequent scheduled begin Wednesday on the Rays. …
J.D. Martinez and Kiké Hernández had routine off days on Sunday. … Tanner Houck, who could have again surgical procedure on Tuesday, was positioned on the 60-day injured listing to make room for Casas on the 40-man roster.
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