With the offense slumping big time, the Red Sox are forced to deal with more injury issues. Justin Turner has suffered a bone bruise that would normally require 4-6 weeks of rest to fully recover. Needless to say, 4-6 weeks of rest doesn’t really work for Justin Turner’s schedule right now, so he’s going to try to get back on the field and play through it. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
On the pitching side of things, though, the Sox are returning to health. Garrett Whitlock threw 2.1 innings in what is looking like his final rehab appearance last night in Worcester.