Isaiah Campbell was demoted to Worcester and Richard Fitts will join the Red Sox to pitch out of the bullpen. The bullpen struggles extend beyond that move as Walker Buehler carries a 5.40 ERA through at least 100 innings, ranking among the worst in baseball while remaining second on the team in starts. The organization is considering replacing Buehler's rotation spot with Kyle Harrison or Cooper Criswell. Ceddanne Rafaela has endured an extended slump after shifting to infield work and received a mental health night. The lineup has produced only 11 extra-base hits in six games ahead of a crucial Yankees series.
But the bullpen isn't the only issue right now. Of the 101 pitchers who have thrown at least 100 innings in 2025, Walker Buehler's 5.40 ERA is the eighth-worst mark in all of baseball. Nonetheless, Walker Buehler ranks second on the Red Sox in games started. This is a problem! At the very least, Alex Cora was aggressive in removing Buehler from the game last night,
Ceddanne Rafaela isn't in danger of losing his spot, of course, but he has been mired in an extended slump since being asked to cover innings in the infield. Last night the Sox gave him a mental health night off in hopes of getting him back on track. But Nuff Cedd is hardly the only Red Sox hitter struggling right now. The Sox have compiled just 11 extra-base hits over their last 6 games,
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