Rick Porcello / Nick Tepesch
Nick Tepesch started a total of 39 games for the Rangers in 2013 and 2014, but his only appearance in the last 2+ seasons was a four-inning start for the Dodgers in June 2016 (he allowed five runs).
Rick Porcello has given up only four earned runs in his last three starts. ... Since April 23, Jackie Bradley is 3-for-36 (.083).
Boston (15-14) is 4 GB the Yankees in the AL East.