Red Sox Pitcher Suffers Potential Injury Setback During Rehab Start

TL;DR

Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval is experiencing left bicep tightness after a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester. This setback raises concerns about his recovery and return to the team.

Key points

Patrick Sandoval is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
He is experiencing left bicep tightness.
The tightness occurred after a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.

Boston Red SoxPatrick Sandoval

Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval

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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Sunday afternoon that starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval is dealing with left bicep tightness that he experienced following his latest rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.

"Patrick Sandoval is here today after experiencing tightness in his bicep. Obviously not what he or the club wants given his extended absence," Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald posted on Bluesky.

"Patrick Sandoval was supposed to start for Worcester today but is experiencing discomfort in the bicep area. He came back to Boston to get it checked out. Payton Tolle was originally supposed to pitch Saturday or today, but he will be held out in case Sox have a rainout today," MLB.com's Ian Browne wrote on X.

Sunday's news is the latest in a string of bad injury updates for Sandoval.

The 29-year-old left-hander went 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 81 strikeouts across 79 2/3 innings pitched covering 16 starts during the 2024 season with the and signed with the Red Sox that December.

Q&A

What injury is Patrick Sandoval dealing with during his rehab?

Patrick Sandoval is experiencing left bicep tightness during his rehab.

How might Patrick Sandoval's injury setback affect the Red Sox?

This injury setback could delay Patrick Sandoval's return to the Red Sox, impacting the team's pitching rotation.

When did Patrick Sandoval experience tightness in his bicep?

Patrick Sandoval experienced tightness in his bicep following his latest rehab start on Sunday.