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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 4, 2022 11:30:24 GMT -5
Ian Cundall @iancundall · 2h Crawford has a chance to play an important role. With Houck in the rotation, they needed a second multi-inning reliever to pair w/Whitlock. He likely won’t pitch in leverage situations to start, but if he shows the stuff he did this spring, he could move into that role quickly.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 4, 2022 13:28:01 GMT -5
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats · 6m Houck looks better today than in his previous starts this spring, much better command. Still not the real nasty swing and miss stuff. Sano hitting one into orbit is the only blemish through 4 innings.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 4, 2022 14:42:42 GMT -5
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats · 26m Hansel Robles got 4 swing and misses, 3 with his 95-96 mph fastball, in his first appearance of the spring. H, BB, 2 K. Ready to go?
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 4, 2022 14:45:16 GMT -5
Houck's Line 6ip/ 5/2/2/1bb/7 k/ 2 ding dongs
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 4, 2022 16:16:32 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe #RedSox moves: Pete Abraham @peteabe · 40m So Sale is gone until at least June. Wonder if Paxton returns first?
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 3:31:43 GMT -5
RED SOX NOTEBOOK Chris Sale placed on 60-day injured list, out until June with broken rib By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated April 4, 2022, 7:09 p.m.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox placed Chris Sale and his fractured right rib on the 60-day injured list Monday, ruling him out of action until at least June.
Sale injured his rib Feb. 24 while throwing during the lockout. At the start of spring, the expectation was the lefthander would miss at least the first three weeks of the season, though the team didn’t firmly commit to a timetable. Yet Sale hasn’t thrown in nearly six weeks.
The 60 days only include time during the season, thus ensuring he’ll miss two months.
Manager Alex Cora said prior to the team’s 2-0 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins that Sale and James Paxton, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last April, will likely stay back in Fort Myers for the road games against the Yankees and Tigers, but join the team for the home opener at Fenway against Minnesota on April 15.
Sale, who underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2020, has pitched just 42⅔ innings since Aug. 14, 2019.
Tanner Houck turns in best start of spring
Tanner Houck ended his spring on a positive outing, going six innings and surrendering five hits and two runs while striking out seven. Both of the runs came on solo homers.
“I felt like I’ve gotten better each time out,” said Houck, who is slated to start Sunday evening at Yankee Stadium. “The first time, I struggled. Next time, I struggled still. But if you continue to show up each day, put the work in, things are eventually going to turn around.” Related: Monday’s Red Sox spring training report: It’s all pitching in penultimate spring game
Houck said all spring he felt too rotational during his delivery, not directing the energy toward his back leg when going through his motion, causing his arm to drag. He feels as if dry reps helped fix the issue.
“A lot of it was just taking it day by day and really just controlling my body and myself,” Houck said.
Crawford, Danish makes Sox
Kutter Crawford knew time was running out heading into the 2021 season. Crawford underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2019. There was no need to rush that recovery process due to COVID-19 and the 2020 minor-league shutdown, so Crawford added muscle and bulk during his rehab.
But 2021 marked his fourth season with the organization, meaning he would be Rule 5 Draft eligible if the Sox left him unprotected.
“I know we have a short leash to play this game,” Crawford said last year as a member of the WooSox. “I want to maximize it as much as possible and I got to a point where it’s now or never.”
Ultimately, the Sox called up Crawford for a September start as they went through their battle with COVID-19. He allowed five runs in two innings, but Cora encouraged him to keep pushing, and that he was a big-league pitcher who would help them.
On Monday, he announced Crawford had made the team and will serve as a multi-inning reliever.
“We’ve been talking about him the entire camp,” Cora said. “Stuff-wise, he’s up there. He worked hard. He earned it.”
Also Monday, the Sox selected Tyler Danish to the major league roster. The 27-year-old righthander, a non-roster invite to camp, got his lone major-league experience in 13 innings with the White Sox from 2016-18. He spent the last three seasons in the Seattle and Angels’ systems.
The Sox reassigned outfielders Rob Refsnyder, Franchy Cordero, and righthander John Schreiber to the minor leagues. That brought the active roster to 30 (including non-roster invitees Travis Shaw and Hansel Robles), meaning two more cuts will be needed to reach 28 for Thursday’s opener.
Rich Hill a starter, for now
Rich Hill will begin the season as the No. 5 starter, with a stretched-out Garrett Whitlock likely paired with him in a multi-inning relief role. Hill is scheduled to start the second game against the Tigers, a week from Tuesday. Cora said Whitlock will be in the bullpen for Opening Day in New York as well . . . Robles pitched an inning in relief, reaching 96 mph with his fastball and striking out two. There’s a strong possibility he makes the team despite arriving late due to visa issues, Cora said. Prior to his relief appearance, Robles said that he felt great. The team will keep a close eye on him Tuesday, seeing how his body responds to the outing . . . Lefthander Jay Groome and righthander Brayan Bello were transferred from Triple A Worcester to Double A Portland . . . Gates at Yankee Stadium will open at 11 a.m. Thursday, with pregame ceremonies to start at 12:30 p.m. Broadway actress Shoshana Bean will perform the national anthem, and actor Billy Crystal will deliver the first pitch.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 3:34:06 GMT -5
SPRING TRAINING REPORT Monday’s Red Sox spring training report: It’s all pitching in penultimate spring game By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated April 4, 2022, 4:15 p.m.
Score: Twins 2, Red Sox 0
Record: 10-8
Breakdown: The Red Sox didn’t put together much offense, but they did get some quality innings from their arms. Tanner Houck pitched six innings in his final spring start, allowing two runs on solo homers. Hansel Robles, who was late to camp because of visa issues, made his debut, wiggling out of a first-and-third jam with back-to-back strikeouts. His fastball registered at 96 miles per hour.
Next: The Red Sox wrap up Grapefruit League play Tuesday with a home matchup against the Twins, the seventh meeting of the spring deciding the annual Chairman’s Cup. Michael Wacha will take the mound at 1:05 p.m. on NESN.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 10:45:29 GMT -5
Last ST Game Battle for the Fort Windel vs Wacha
1. Byron Buxton (R) CF 2. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B 3. Carlos Correa (R) SS 4. Luis Arraez (L) 3B 5. Max Kepler (L) RF 6. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 7. Alex Kirilloff (L) LF 8. Gio Urshela (R) DH 9. Ryan Jeffers (R) C
1. Enrique Hernandez (R) CF 2. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 3. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS 4. J.D. Martinez (R) DH 5. Alex Verdugo (L) LF 6. Trevor Story (R) 2B 7. Travis Shaw (L) 1B 8. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) RF 9. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 10:50:30 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier · 1h While Sale might start throwing in next week, Cora said Sox won’t rush his rehab, so putting him on 60-day IL made the most sense to open a roster spot
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 10:54:59 GMT -5
Christopher Smith @smittyonmlb · 1h Chris Sale said he’d expect to be throwing next week when he’s in Boston with the team. Alex Cora said that’s realistic
Christian Vázquez's wife Gabby gave birth to their second son this morning. Vázquez made it there to Boston on time. The Red Sox catcher is expected to be in NY to start Opening Day. Early surprise as the due date was April 16.
Plan is for Vázquez to catch Eovaldi on Opening Day, then to have Plawecki catch Eovaldi on Wednesday in Detroit
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 10:56:25 GMT -5
Boston Red Sox’s Chris Sale on 60-day IL stint: ‘I definitely thought I was going to be ready quicker than that’ Updated: Apr. 05, 2022, 11:01 a.m. | Published: Apr. 05, 2022, 10:59 a.m. Red Sox
Red Sox's Chris Sale works out at Fenway Park during a practice Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox placed ace Chris Sale (stress fracture in his right rib cage) on the 60-day IL Monday, meaning he won’t pitch in a major league game until at least June 6.
“I definitely thought I was going to be ready quicker than that, for sure,” Sale said here Tuesday at JetBlue Park.
But Sale agrees with the Red Sox that the 60-day IL makes the most sense after sitting down with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, assistant GM Eddie Romero, manager Alex Cora and head trainer Brad Pearson on Monday.
“Especially from the medical standpoint of generally speaking however many weeks you have off of throwing, that’s how many it’s going to take to get you back into the swing of things,” Sale said. “I have had a lot of time off. I guess me not really knowing what it brings ... I was thinking I was going to be able to get out there earlier. But that just wasn’t the case.”
Thursday will mark six weeks since Sale last threw. He said how he feels now compared to the beginning is incomparable.
“I feel normal right now,” Sale said. “I’m starting to do a lot more activities. Starting to run. Throwing is right around the corner. Jumping stuff. I can get articulation now. I can twist. I can do everything. But there’s still a little bit of stuff we have to do to stay on top of it and really get over the hump. We’re kind of like on top of the hump. We’re really close to hitting that downward swoop. Obviously it sucks to hear the news. It’s a (expletive) situation. But I’ve got two options. I can either do it or not do it.”
Sale will stay here in Fort Myers while the Red Sox travel to New York and Detroit to open the season. He then will meet up with the team for Opening Day at Fenway next Friday.
“Should be throwing by then,” Sale said. “Throwing like long toss. Maybe even off the mound if we’re wishfully thinking.”
Cora said it’s realistic to think Sale will be throwing by next week.
“Hopefully,” Cora said. “We had a great conversation yesterday. As you guys know, Chris is very honest about his situation, the team’s situation, the game situation and his teammate’s situation. ... We started adding and subtracting and it made sense.”
Cora said they always need to be safe with Sale.
“I’d rather take Chris for four or five months than try to push him and then something happens,” Cora said. “The way he feels, the way he’s moving, it’s encouraging. But we have to be very careful. Because this guy is very important to what we’re trying to accomplish.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 13:10:48 GMT -5
Wacha got the shit knocked out of him 2ip/6/6/6/2bb/2k/ 3 home runs, one of those left earths orbit
Red Sox down 6-1
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 14:51:29 GMT -5
Big 7th for the scrubs Sox now lead 10-6
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 5, 2022 15:21:10 GMT -5
Sox win 10-6 heading up North
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 6, 2022 3:01:53 GMT -5
SPRING TRAINING REPORT Tuesday’s Red Sox spring training report: Michael Wacha shelled in final game of camp By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated April 5, 2022, 5:07 p.m.
Score: Red Sox 10, Twins 6
Record: 11-8
Breakdown: Most of the everyday players got two or three at-bats as the Red Sox wrapped up Grapefruit League play. Red Sox starter Michael Wacha was shellacked for six runs (all earned) on six hits, including three homers, in four innings. “I just felt like my mechanics were just kind of a little out of sorts,” Wacha said. “Not really getting that fastball command where I wanted it to be to start that game.” Wacha did indicate, however, that he’s ready for the season.
Next: The Red Sox are on to New York to face the Yankees in a three-game season-opening series beginning Thursday at 1:05 p.m on NESN.
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