After a tough start to the 2019 season, and it’s only gotten worse forRed Sox starter, Rick Porcello. In his last seven starts, the right-hander has given up 36 runs – all of which were earned. With plenty of run support during the first half, Porcello just hasn’t been able to get himself going the way he has over the years.
What the Red Sox are desperate for is for the veteran to recover some of his 2016 form, which saw him win the Cy Young Award that year. A boost in performance for Porcello would give the Red Sox a much-needed push in their bid to make the postseason this season, and, ultimately, make some noise there.