Red Sox Facing Key Decisions in Starting Rotation
ATLANTA — The Boston Red Sox are on the brink of critical decisions regarding their starting rotation as they prepare for upcoming games. Ace Garrett Crochet is set to take the mound on Sunday, followed by Brayan Bello, Richard Fitts, and Lucas Giolito against the Angels. Walker Buehler will likely start the series opener in New York next Friday.
Hunter Dobbins, who holds a 4.21 ERA from seven starts, currently serves as a long-relief option. He is anticipated to piggyback Fitts during Tuesday’s game, yet key changes may arise depending on the status of injured righties Kutter Crawford and Tanner Houck. Crawford has recently participated in a four-inning live batting practice and is set for a rehab assignment, while Houck appears to be improving following an extended stint on the IL.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expressed the need for the rotation to stabilize, indicating that inconsistent performances could lead to difficult choices among the starters. With a rotation ERA of 4.21, ranked 21st in MLB, the team aims to find consistent support behind Crochet to navigate the mid-season challenges effectively.
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