Sean McAdam: ‘There’s a lot going on right now’ - Red Sox’ starting pitching depth already being tested
The Red Sox knew there holes in the roster to start the season. But a rash of early season starting pitching injuries wasn't in the cards
BOSTON — Of all the problems the Red Sox might have expected to face this season, the depth of their starting pitching was not supposed to be one of them. Lack of power? That was fairly obvious .
Questions over their middle relief options? A likely issue at some point. Overcrowded outfield group?
No surprise there. But for all the other potential landmines, running short of suitable depth among starters was not supposed to be in the forecast. And yet, here we are in late April, and already, they find themselves scrambling.
Their two principal reserves — Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval — both began rehab assignments, only to run into setbacks unrelated to both having missed all of last season. Crawford, who missed 2025 with wrist and knee issues, now has irritation of the flexor tendon. Sandoval, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2024, is dealing with biceps tendinitis.
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