MILWAUKEE -- The upcoming off-day on Monday comes at a good time for the Red Sox, as it gives manager John Farrell the option of going with a four-man rotation until May 20.
After optioning Kyle Kendrick to Triple-A Pawtucket, Boston is carrying four starters (Rick Porcello, Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez and Drew Pomeranz) and an extra reliever in Robbie Ross Jr., who was recalled from Pawtucket.
It's possible the Red Sox could call up a fifth starter before May 20. At this point, Farrell basically needs a temporary rotation member to bridge the gap until David Price returns, which could be by May 24 or 29.