Probably the most nice surprises of 2024, Justin Slaten was additionally a key a part of the Crimson Sox bullpen for the primary two months of this season, earlier than happening with shoulder irritation. However Slaten accomplished a bullpen session yesterday and can sort out one other one on Saturday. He’s feeling good and thinks he’s “rather a lot nearer to getting again into motion that individuals notice.” (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
The return of a wholesome and productive Slaten can be a significant boon to the bullpen down the stretch, however will we see a shock addition as effectively? David Sandlin, at the moment the group’s ninth greatest prospect in line with Soxprospects.com and somebody who is taken into account to have the ceiling of a mid-rotation starter, has been moved to the bullpen down in Worcester in anticipation of probably being called-up to assist the large league crew within the late innings. The righty hit 98 MPH on the gun in his first 1.1-inning look in reduction. (Tommy Cassell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
However you don’t want a lot bullpen assist when you have got an ace doing ace issues, which is what Garrett Crochet did in his first look on the mound in 10 days final night time. Crochet mentioned he felt “fairly hungry” after the lengthy lay-off, whereas Alex Cora says they don’t anticipate looking for him additional relaxation for the rest of the season. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
And why wouldn’t Crochet be hungry? The Crimson Sox are rolling and Fenway is rocking. In truth, the Sox drew their highest paid attendance in six years throughout this sequence towards the Royals. (Hayden Bird, Boston.com)
And there’s no query that, proper now, it feels just like the outdated Fenway is again. (Rob Bradford, WEEI)
Marcelo Mayer didn’t must pay to get into Fenway final night time, however he was having fun with the vibes, too, at the same time as he fights again from a wrist damage. After receiving an inflammatory injection, his wrist feels a lot better, although there’s no timetable for his return and offseason surgical procedure stays on the desk. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
