The Boston Red Sox will have to start their season off without relief pitcher Carson Smith in the bullpen.
Smith exited Monday’s exhibition against Miami after facing just one batter, complaining of cramping in his right forearm.
An MRI the next day revealed a strain of the flexor mass muscle. This is not good news, though it could have been worse as forearm cramping can be a sign of needing Tommy John surgery.
“There’s no throwing schedule in place yet,” Farrell told ESPN after the Red Sox lost 3-0 to the Miami Marlins in an exhibition game.