Tanner Houck's late scratch due to right shoulder fatigue raises concerns about the Red Sox pitching depth, especially with key players already overworked in recent games.
In an unusual turn of events, the Red Sox will rely on rookie Richard Fitts to fill the gap left by Houck’s absence against a formidable Yankees lineup.
Manager Alex Cora noted the potential shutdown of reliever Liam Hendriks due to forearm soreness, further straining Boston's bullpen landscape heading into the final stretch.
Hendriks expressed surprise at the new plan and the possibility of not pitching again this season, highlighting the growing challenges for Boston's pitching staff.
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