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Red Sox Insider Reveals Potential Role For Pitching Prospect After Shocking Call-Up
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox have called up pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera from Triple-A after optioning Jack Anderson to Worcester, following a loss to the New York Yankees. This decision comes amid injuries affecting the team's pitching staff.
Key points
- Red Sox called up Eduardo Rivera from Triple-A
- Jack Anderson optioned to Worcester
- Rivera was promoted from Double-A earlier the same day
- Team's pitching staff is depleted by injuries
- Injured players include Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo
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The Boston Red Sox made a shocking roster move following Tuesday's loss to the New York Yankees, calling up pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera from Triple-A and optioning Jack Anderson to Worcester.
The move was shocking because Rivera had just been promoted from Double-A to Triple-A earlier that day. The Red Sox didn't even wait to see him pitch for Worcester before bringing him up.
Such is the state of Boston's pitching staff these days, which has been depleted by recent injuries to Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, Kutter Crawford and others.
On Wednesday, MassLive's Chris Cotillo revealed Rivera's potential role for the Red Sox.
"He last threw Thursday in Altoona, striking out nine in a 5 ⅔-inning start, and the Red Sox planned to bring him out of the bullpen in Worcester," Cotillo wrote. "At this point, it appears he’ll be a long man in the bullpen as the Red Sox re-shuffle their staff in the coming days."
Q&A
Why did the Red Sox call up Eduardo Rivera?
The Red Sox called up Eduardo Rivera due to a depleted pitching staff caused by recent injuries to several players.
What happened to Jack Anderson after the Red Sox call-up?
Jack Anderson was optioned to Worcester following the call-up of Eduardo Rivera.
What injuries are affecting the Red Sox pitching staff?
The Red Sox pitching staff is currently affected by injuries to Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, Kutter Crawford, and others.
