Rainout puts Red Sox’ chance to tie franchise

Key Points:

• The Red Sox and Orioles will play a split-admission doubleheader, with the makeup game at 1:35 p.m. and the series finale at 7:10 p.m. Jake Bennett and Dean Kremer are scheduled to pitch in the opener, while Kyle Bradish will start for Baltimore in the nightcap against a Sox pitcher yet to be decided.
• Ranger Suarez, initially expected to return from the injured list, was scratched due to moderate soreness and illness, leading the Sox to consider a bullpen game with Eduardo Rivera starting if Suarez is not ready.
• The rainout benefits the Red Sox bullpen, allowing rest for key relievers Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock, with a scheduled off day Thursday providing further relief.
• The Red Sox placed reliever Zack Kelly on the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his elbow, freeing a 40-man roster spot without an immediate corresponding move; Kelly will receive a major league salary during his extended absence.
• Willson Contreras continues to play through a bruised left foot, experiencing discomfort during abrupt movements, but remains active and productive, hitting .385 with two home runs in four games; interim manager Chad Tracy will be honored at the Worcester Red Sox Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday.