PT TOMORROW: AL East — As one ship 'Sales,' others head into uncharted waters

Boston Red Sox

Just as this column was about to go to press, we got clarity on the status of Chris Sale (LHP, BOS), though it was not the resolution Red Sox fans or his fantasy owners were hoping for.

Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery, with his recovery likely to extend well into the 2021 season.

Aside from that severe blow there were some positive developments with the Red Sox rotation this spring, however. 

For one thing, Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP, BOS) had actually looked like the No. 1 starter he became by default due to Sale's injury and the trade of David Price (LHP, LA). Through 11 spring innings, Rodriguez had struck out an eye-popping 20 batters while allowing only 2 ER on 11 hits and two walks.

While a shortened season would...

Almost!

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