Hunter Dobbins… I was not familiar with your game. Well, I was familiar with your minor league game. But I must admit, when I learned that you’d be starting the second game of a doubleheader as the 27th man, I wasn’t necessarily excited.
Perhaps it was the fact that Dobbins has only 24 IP in Triple-A — and it’s true that he definitely could use some more development at that level. But honestly, after the mix and command I saw, I think Dobbins should slot in as Boston’s No. 5 starter until its pitching staff is back to full strength.