In case you’re within the imaging ward at Mass Normal immediately, preserve an eye fixed out for Sonny Grey (however don’t hassle him; that’s bizarre and lame). He’ll be getting an MRI on his hamstring immediately after the Sox positioned him on the 15-day IL and gave his spot on the roster to Tyler Samaniego — a spot that may possible go to another person when Grey’s flip within the rotation comes round once more. As of now, the Sox don’t sound too nervous. “I’m not involved it’s a long-term factor … It doesn’t [feel] as dangerous because it has different instances the place I’ve missed time,” stated Grey. However this wouldn’t be the primary time in recent times that the Crimson Sox have downplayed a pitching harm just for it to end up a lot worse than anticipated. (Hey, how are issues going, Kutter Crawford? Say hey to Johan Oviedo for us.) (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
However not less than the pitching universe is making an attempt to stability itself out a bit. Simply as Grey goes down, Greg Weissert returns to kind. His unimaginable sixth inning yesterday was paramount within the Crimson Sox’ Patriots Day win. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
Now possibly Greg Weissert may give Duran some recommendation to assist him flip his season on the plate round. Alex Cora factors to Duran’s tendency to chase pitches outdoors of the zone as his large drawback up to now this yr. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
Chasing pitching outdoors the of the zone is Ceddanne Rafaela’s largest weak spot, after all. However yesterday he turned a foul swing choice right into a game-winning hit. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
Although Ceddanne wouldn’t have even been able to get the game-winning RBIs if Carlos Narvaez of all individuals hadn’t come by means of with a clutch stolen base the inning earlier than. (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
After splitting the four-game sequence with the Tigers, the Sox will now flip their consideration to the, ugh, New York Yankees. Right here’s a take a look at the place to the 2 groups stand as we start the 2026 chapter of the best rivalry in North American sports activities. (Jen McCaffrey, Brendan Kuty, The Athletic)
And in the event you’re questioning the place the rivalry itself stands, Cam Schlittler says he’s getting demise threats. (Conor Ryan, Boston Globe)
