The Tampa Bay Rays are now 10-0 and the Red Sox are back at .500 with a 5-5 record.
Let’s only briefly worry about the Rays sending yet another left against a lineup that was absolutely held back by lefties last night. Because…
It’s the 2023 debut of 2021 sensation Garrett Whitlock! Unlike last season he’s starting in the rotation, will stay in the rotation, and unless there is something major and unforeseen, will remain in the rotation. If he can pitch like he did out of the ‘pen for 5 or 6 innings at a time why wouldn’t you convert him?