Richard Fitts made his MLB debut on Sept. 8 against the Chicago White Sox. He was called upon again on Friday night, this time on much shorter notice.
Approximately one hour before the first pitch of Friday’s game, Boston announced that projected starter Tanner Houck was scratched from the lineup due to right shoulder fatigue.
That led to Fitts, who was acquired by the Red Sox from the Yankees in a trade that sent outfielder Alex Verdugo to New York, to fill in and start against his former ball club.
Fitts showed plenty of promise in his second career start.