Carlos Rodón is the likely starter for Friday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, manager Tony La Russa said Thursday. Lance Lynn is in line to start Sunday against the Red Sox while Lucas Giolito could return Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels.
“All three guys are making good progress and we’re optimistic,” La Russa said before Thursday’s game against the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
“Sometimes I just need a little more time,” Rodón said Thursday. “I think it’s smarter to go out there at pretty close to 100% than feeling something that could cause something else.