Zach Penrod, a rookie left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox, has been sidelined due to elbow inflammation revealed in an MRI, though no structural damage was found. Manager Cora confirmed that Penrod will not return to pitching for a while, creating concern for the 27-year-old who recently debuted with a solid 2.25 ERA in seven games. Despite his promising performance, he struggled in Triple-A with a higher ERA and faced challenges in terms of walks versus strikeouts. His absence may impact the club's lefty options in the upcoming season.
While the MRI revealed no structural damage and only elbow inflammation, manager Cora acknowledged that he's been shut down for the time being.
Penrod made his debut near the end of the 2024 season with a 2.25 ERA in seven relief outings, demonstrating potential despite his struggles.
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