The Boston Red Sox are now heading to Chicago to face the White Sox for three games. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East. They’re four games back for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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Key News & Notes
Roster Moves
The Red Sox made a few roster moves on their off day. They first activated left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval from the injured list, and he will start Thursday against Chicago. To make room for Sandoval, they optioned left-handed pitcher Alec Gamboa to Triple-A Worcester and designated right-handed pitcher for assignment.
Sandoval, in eight rehab starts between Worcester and Portland, went 0-2. He posted a 3.42 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts in 23.2 innings. Gamboa, in his most recent call-up, made two appearances, posting a 5.40 ERA, a 2.10 WHIP, and one strikeout in 3.1 innings. Anderson in Worcester this season in 16 appearances, with 11 coming as starts; he’s 2-4 with a 4.81 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts in 58 innings. He made three appearances for Boston, posting a 3.38 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, and six strikeouts in eight innings.
June
The Red Sox went 12-14 in June. Pitching, they posted a 3.55 ERA, the third best in baseball, a 3.56 FIP, which was second in the league, and a 1.22 WHIP, which was ninth. They hit .233, which was 24th, had a .689 OPS, also 24th, an 86 wRC+, which was 27th, and 29 home runs, which tied for 23rd. Ranger Suarez and Sonny Gray led the way in ERA. Suarez had a 2.10 in five starts, while Gray had a 2.14 in five starts, good for 13th and 14th best in the month. Suarez has a 1.91 FIP, which was fourth best in June. Offensively, it was Caleb Durbin leading the way with a .326 average, 16th best in baseball. He also had a .963 OPS, which was 17th in the month.
Next Up
The Red Sox return as they head to Chicago to face the American League Central Division leaders in the White Sox. Payton Tolle gets the ball, bringing his 4-6 record with a 3.39 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 74 strikeouts in 74.1 innings.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): The WooSox will face Rochester this week.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Portland will face New Hampshire this week.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Greenville faces Greensboro this week.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Salem will face Columbia this week.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Jorge Rodriguez went 1-3 with a home run and two runs scored in a 12-7 loss to FCL Rays.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Geomaikel Martinez went 2-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a 13-12 loss to DSL Braves.
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Isaac Velasquez went 3-3 with seven RBI and three runs scored as he hit two home runs in a 17-11 win over DSL Rays.
