Red Sox’ Adley Rutschman sits out third straight ahead of return to Baltimore
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Adley Rutschman missed a third straight game due to a right elbow issue but remains hopeful to return Thursday against the Orioles in Baltimore, his former team.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy expressed optimism that Rutschman’s injury will heal without needing injured list placement, noting gradual daily improvement.
- Pitchers Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck are making progress toward returning from injuries, with Crochet set for a bullpen session Friday and Houck beginning rehab next week.
- Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela exited a game early due to quadriceps tightness, while first baseman Willson Contreras is on the injured list with a left hamstring issue but optimistic about a quick recovery.
- Relief pitcher Justin Slaten’s recovery from elbow inflammation is slow, leading to a cautious approach in his throwing program; meanwhile, the Red Sox made roster moves including demoting Jedixson Paez and recalling Raymond Burgos.
