It’s time for Boston Red Sox Baseball Chief Chaim Bloom to push the pedal down, ditch the talk about an “opener,” and once and for all piece together a full pitching rotation. We’re talking five legit starters and at least one depth starter ready to go at the MLB level on a moment’s notice.
Tuesday’s news that ace starter Chris Sale again has a sore elbow, with MRI results to be examined by Dr. James Andrews (as of this writing), confirms the obvious: the Sox quickly need another established arm for Sale insurance, preferably without having to make a trade.