“Reynaldo and I play catch together, we are throw partners,” Rodon said Thursday. “We are like brothers. It’s a friendly competition.
“I’m always pulling for him and I know he’s pulling for me. So that thing will take care of itself and whatever it is, it is.”
The three pitchers at the top of the Sox rotation — Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel and new arrival Lance Lynn — each received votes for the American League Cy Young Award in 2020. Dylan Cease, Rodon and Lopez are the top options to complete the rotation, with Cease likely in line for the No.