David Price Scratched From Start vs. Yankees
The lefty suffered a setback in a Wednesday bullpen session
The Boston Red Sox are in must-win mode and square off against the New York Yankees tonight. Unfortunately, they’ll have to take the field without starting pitcher David Price, who suffered a setback with his left wrist during a bullpen session on Wednesday. He was scheduled to start Friday night's contest.
Price originally went on the Injured List on August 5th due to a cyst in that wrist, but returned to start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. In that contest, he was on a limited pitch count and lasted just 2.0 innings, hurling 45 pitches.
As a result, the Red Sox will turn to their bullpen against the high-powered Yankees lineup.
Price suffered a setback with the wrist and won’t start tomorrow. Red Sox will likely go with two bullpen days to start the series against the Yankees. Then it’ll be Porcello and Rodriguez on Sunday and Monday.
— Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) September 5, 2019
Boston opened at -115, but due to the news, expect that line to swing as we move towards first pitch. While it’ll be a bullpen day for the Red Sox, it might be a blessing in disguise. Over the last 30 days, Boston’s relievers have posted the 2nd-best ERA (3.39) in baseball.
Price, meanwhile, had gotten shelled by New York multiple times over the past few seasons.
So David Price says his wrist is sore and he can’t pitch against the Yankees tomorrow.
— Erin Marie (@erinnmarieeg) September 5, 2019
Suuure, that’s it... pic.twitter.com/SETXOScBA9
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