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Red Sox Ace Gray Gets Extra Rest, Skips Start
1 Sep
Summary
- Sonny Gray will not pitch Tuesday as planned, receiving extra rest.
- The Red Sox are considering a bullpen game or minor league call-up.
- Seattle's Julio Rodriguez misplayed a crucial ninth-inning ball.
The Boston Red Sox have opted to give ace pitcher Sonny Gray additional rest, meaning he will not start Tuesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners as initially scheduled. Gray, who has a 16-4 record with a 2.82 ERA, is now slated to pitch on Saturday in Baltimore. Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized the importance of providing Gray with recovery time to ensure he is at full strength for the upcoming stretch of games.
Boston's plan for Tuesday's pitching remains flexible, with a bullpen game or a pitcher recalled from Triple-A Worcester being discussed. The Mariners, who lost 9-8 in extra innings on Monday, will counter with right-hander Bryan Woo. A key moment in Monday's game involved Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez misplaying a Roman Anthony line drive in the ninth inning, resulting in a triple and Boston's game-tying run.
Rodriguez reflected on the play, describing it as a quick reaction that unfortunately cost his team. Despite the setback, Seattle's offense performed well, but the team's losing streak extended to five games. Boston shortstop Trevor Story was the hero, driving in the winning run with a single in the tenth inning, marking a strong return from injury.
