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The problem is that the Sox can't go with a 3 man rotation. Post-ASB, it was May and Buehler at the 4/5 and neither will be pitching down the stretch. Both had negative fWAR (combined 2-5 record) in that time period and weren't holding up their end of the bargain. If the Sox had better 4/5 options, there'd either be a bigger WC cushion or would be leading the division. May was a failure. Not replacing Buehler was a failure.

Perales, Sandlin, Witherspoon, Phillips, Eyanson, Paez, Fajardo, Uberstine: RHP The pitching will get righted soon enough.

I don't know about that. Early on, there was something very special about Kershaw's curve. I saw many of his starts live and the only other curve I remember being in awe of was Barry Zito's. I got to see both of them a bunch.

The real joke is some of the vets we tried throwing out there. Sheesh. "I think Buehler is a good signing because he really turned it around the last 10 innings of the playoffs!" "Once Bailey can work with Dustin May!" At least we don't have to rely on the Brad Peacocks of the world to get through the season.

Great night for Early. I was always surprised that SoxProspects were lower on him than the other guys. He seemed to have all the tools fly through MiLB and have a shot as a back end guy somewhere (5 pitches, 4 above average pitches, lefty, good frame). Once he added a little velo, he reached that next level. Not sure he'll be this dominant going forward, but it's nice to dream on the ceiling.

If he doesn't look good in the IF, he becomes a COF.

Seems like it's going to be Tolle tonight instead per Cora?

Elbow inflamation. Did NOT have surgery. He's in throwing progression. He'll get TJS in the offseason or early next year for sure.

YOU mentioned the 60 day IL! I hadn't thought about him in a long time. Didn't even know he had missed games.

It happens all the time and is nothing to worry about. If May/Hicks/Fitts are out the rest of the year, Early could be on the roster if they wanted him to be. It just depends on if they think he'll be a valuable starter or if he could fit in a relief role (questionable).

Sox will have more than enough injured pitchers that can be "replaced" by Early or any other AAA guy they want. The 40 man roster designation is a formality.

No, just in the org. Postseason Roster Rules & Eligibility Definition For the 2025 season, any player who was on the 40-man roster or 60-day injured list as of noon ET on Sept. 1 is eligible for the postseason. Those on the restricted list at that point are also eligible if they haven't been suspended for performance-enhancing drugs during that season. (All players who have served a suspension for PEDs in a given season are ineligible for postseason play that year.) A player who doesn't meet said criteria for postseason eligibility can still be added to a team's roster in the postseason via petition to the Commissioner's Office if the player was in the organization on Aug. 31 and is replacing someone who is on the injured list and has served the minimum amount of time required for activation. (For example, a player on the 10-day injured list who has been on it for at least 10 days, or a player who has been on the 60-day injured list for at least 60 days.) Players who are acquired in September or after are ineligible.

No. That was done way earlier. It may not have been announced until the deadline.

No, he landed May and kept asking for Ryan. He even included TOLLE in a package for Ryan at the last minute that the Twins turned down.

Obviously throwing in the towel by using all these AAA guys. 😭

He's slated to start tomorrow. 🍿

Grissom hasn't played since Aug 9th? Is there a service time issue with putting him on the 60 day IL?

Sanchez DFA Fitts 60 Day?

Early was drafted by Bloom.

Six man rotation down the stretch helps to not overload Crochet or the young arms like Tolle and Early.

One bad hombre.

He's also used to pitching in MiLB stadiums.

7/31/04: Henri Staley OF for Dave Roberts OF May be the only good trade of a long list of nightmares (includes trading away Pee Wee Reese).

Why does Suarez keep bopping from team to team? Bad guy? Maybe harmony can answer.

His k% is down and he's getting hit harder. He is worse at home in Sacramento as well (464 SLG vs 376 SLG).