Justin Slaten returns after more than three months out with shoulder and neck inflammation, strengthening the Red Sox high-leverage relief options. Rob Refsnyder also rejoins the roster after a 12-game absence with a strained oblique. Jovani Moran was optioned to AAA and Nathaniel Lowe was placed on paternity leave to clear roster spots. Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock have been dominant in late innings, and Alex Cora intends to deploy the bullpen more aggressively down the stretch. The clubhouse atmosphere is upbeat and talkative, credited to Alex Bregman. The team can complete a four-game sweep of the Orioles, and Garrett Crochet has shown a markedly lower ERA in day games. Dustin May is listed to start Saturday.
Who doesn't love some good late-season injury news! After missing over three months with shoulder and neck inflammation, Justin Slaten will return today, providing a much-needed boost to the Red Sox' high-leverage reliever corps. While the Sox' late innings crew has been nails lately - with Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock being particularly outstanding - Slaten's return comes at a crucial time, as Alex Cora signaled that he intends to be more aggressive with his bullpen usage down the stretch.
They'll also be returning to a team that's starting its ace on the mound with a chance to complete a four-game sweep of the Orioles. Interestingly, today's game is a also during the day, and Garrett Crochet has been notably better with the sun out this year, sporting an ERA a full run lower than the mark he's put up during night games. But he's got no idea why that is.
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