The Boston Red Sox and Chief of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom recently got the news they were hoping for when Dr. James Andrews declared pitcher Chris Sale fit and ready to resume throwing. Andrews’ thumbs-up for Sale’s left elbow signaled the realization that the lanky lefty should be on track to hit spring training at full throttle.
Even with his lackluster 2019 season (a career-worst 6-11 record and 4.40 ERA), Sale remains the ace of Boston’s starting rotation. His track record of Cy Young Award candidacy consistency, as well as a new 5-year contract for $145 million, says he’s still the main man on the mound.