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Red Sox option rookie starter to Triple-A Worcester; will recall Jack Anderson
TL;DR
The Red Sox have optioned rookie pitcher Jake Bennett to Triple-A Worcester after his recent start against the Rays. They will recall Jack Anderson ahead of Friday's game.
Key points
- Red Sox optioned Jake Bennett to Triple-A Worcester
- Jack Anderson will be recalled before Friday's game
- Bennett lost to the Rays, allowing four runs in 5 ⅓ innings
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BOSTON — The Red Sox optioned rookie starting pitcher Jake Bennett to Triple-A Worcester after his start against the Rays on Thursday, according to industry sources.
Boston will recall right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson before Friday’s game, according to another source. Anderson allowed three runs in eight innings (3.38 ERA) in his first big league stint April 14-22.
Bennett took the loss in Boston’s 8-4 defeat to the Rays at Fenway Park.
He pitched 5 ⅓ innings, allowing four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out one in his second major league start. He threw 52 of his 86 pitches for strikes (60.5%). He induced five swings and misses: three with his changeup and two with his four-seam fastball, which averaged 92.1 mph.
“Guys on base, I feel like I was just kind of rushing the delivery a little bit,” Bennett said. “Once I stayed over the rubber a little bit longer, I was able to kind of work ahead of some guys.”
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It is unclear if other roster moves will also come Friday. Activating Justin Slaten (right oblique strain) from the 15-day IL is a possibility. The 28-year-old threw a scoreless inning in his second rehab outing Wednesday for Worcester. That came after he did not allow a run in his first rehab outing for Double-A Portland on Sunday.
Q&A
Why did the Red Sox option Jake Bennett to Triple-A Worcester?
Jake Bennett was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following a loss to the Rays, where he allowed four runs in 5 ⅓ innings.
What are Jack Anderson's stats from his previous big league stint?
In his first big league stint, Jack Anderson had a 3.38 ERA, allowing three runs in eight innings pitched.
How did Jake Bennett perform in his last game against the Rays?
In his last game against the Rays, Jake Bennett pitched 5 ⅓ innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out one batter.
