Nathan Eovaldi is back with the team and ready to pitch out of the bullpen. Hold on to your butts. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Chris Sale hasn’t been the same this year, so Sean McAdam asked former batterymate A.J. Pierzynski for some potential causes. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
Andrew Cashner had threatened to retire if traded, but had identified Boston as a team he would like to end up on. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)
The Red Sox are hoping it’s nothing too serious with Michael Chavis, but he will rest with back spasms.