The Red Sox’s starting rotation is already in need of reinforcements.
Boston is expected to open the regular season next week with three starters stuck on the injured list, with Brayan Bello (shoulder soreness), Kutter Crawford (lingering patellar tendon pain), and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) all working their way back from their respective setbacks.
The Red Sox still have their three starters in place at the top of their rotation in Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, and Walker Buehler. But who will round out the rest of Boston’s pitching corps in the meantime?
Speaking on Monday, Alex Cora acknowledged that Brockton native Sean Newcomb remains in the mix as Boston’s next wave of starting talent.