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Red Sox wonât face Tarik Skubal (scratched) Monday â and struggling infielder out of lineup, too
TL;DR
The Red Sox will not face Tarik Skubal on Monday as he has been scratched due to elbow issues requiring surgery. Trevor Story returns to the lineup, while Andruw Monasterio starts at third base.
Key points
- Tarik Skubal scratched due to elbow issues
- Skubal will require arthroscopic surgery
- Tyler Holton will start as an opener for the Tigers
- Trevor Story returns to the Red Sox lineup
- Andruw Monasterio starts at third base
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DETROIT â The Red Sox caught a massive break as they arrived in Detroit on Monday, with the Tigers scratching reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal just hours before he was supposed to face Boston.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters that Skubal has loose bodies in his elbow and will require arthroscopic surgery. Instead of Skubal, the Tigers will use left-handed reliever Tyler Holton as an opener; righty Ty Madden was called up to provide length out of the bullpen.
With Skubal out of the picture, interim Red Sox manager Chad Tracy is using a balanced lineup. Trevor Story, who didnât play in Sundayâs loss, is back as the shortstop. Heâs hitting cleanup ahead of right fielder Wilyer Abreu.
The one notable change in Bostonâs lineup is at third base, where Andruw Monasterio is starting over Caleb Durbin. Itâs the second start of the season at third base for Monasterio, who also played there on March 31 in Cincinnati. He has played third base (679 innings) more than any other position in the majors.
Q&A
Why was Tarik Skubal scratched from the game against the Red Sox?
Tarik Skubal was scratched due to loose bodies in his elbow, which will require arthroscopic surgery.
Who is starting for the Tigers instead of Tarik Skubal?
Tyler Holton will serve as the opener for the Tigers in place of Tarik Skubal.
What changes are being made to the Red Sox lineup for the game?
Trevor Story is back in the lineup as shortstop, and Andruw Monasterio is starting at third base instead of Caleb Durbin.
How many innings has Andruw Monasterio played at third base in the majors?
Andruw Monasterio has played 679 innings at third base, more than any other position in the majors.