After the Red Sox’s rotation got off to a hot start, they’ve cooled down in a major way as the season has progressed. Starting pitching has become something a weak point for the team, and two of the five starters on the opening day staff are now in the bullpen. Nathan Eovaldi has been the rotation’s cornerstone from day one, but he’s about it. Eduardo Rodriguez has been as inconsistent as they come, and Nick Pivetta is struggling down the stretch with a 5.59 second half ERA. Enter: Chris Sale.
Sale’s return came at just the right time, and boy has he been a sight for sore eyes.