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Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke announced Thursday that starting pitcher Chris Sale will begin the 2020 MLB regular season on the injured list to continue his recovery from pneumonia.
According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Roenicke noted that Sale is currently two weeks behind due to the illness.
Sale is coming off what was an injury-plagued season in 2019. In August, Sale was placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation, avoiding the need for Tommy John surgery, a major relief for the Red Sox.