Red Sox Starter Steven Wright has been scratched from Tuesday’s scheduled start in San Diego. Unfortunately, said scratch is likely just the first of many and his availability for the season is in serious jeopardy. In an article written by Mark Chiarelli of MLB.com, Manager John Farrell states that “everything points to” Clay Buchholz taking Wright’s place in the rotation.
Wright has not pitched well in either of his two starts since returning from his 15-day stint on the Disabled List, and there appears to be a very reasonable explanation: Wright is still experiencing pain from the right shoulder injury that necessitated his placement on the Disabled List.