Nick Pivetta gave the Red Sox another strong performance out of the bullpen on Friday, but don’t expect him back in the starting rotation soon.
The righty pitched five innings in the Red Sox’ win over the Athletics, allowing two earned runs on four hits, one walk, and eight strikeouts. As the Red Sox placed a third starting pitcher on the injured list this week, it’d be natural to assume that Pivetta would move back into the rotation.
Alex Cora doesn’t share that thought, though.
“He’s not going to start,” the Red Sox manager told reporters following Friday’s game.