Red Sox call up pitching prospect for MLB debut Friday (+ lineups vs. Astros)
The Boston Red Sox are calling up left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett for his MLB debut, starting him in their home game against the Houston Astros on Friday. Bennett, acquired from Washington in the offseason, will replace injured pitcher Garrett Crochet and take the roster spot of Nate Eaton, who was optioned to Triple-A. The game marks Boston's first at Fenway Park since the end of the Alex Cora era, with manager Tracy overseeing his home debut.
- ▪Jake Bennett will make his MLB debut as the starting pitcher for the Red Sox against the Astros.
- ▪Bennett was acquired from Washington in exchange for fellow prospect Luis Perales during the offseason.
- ▪He posted a 0.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 21 innings across five Triple-A starts with Worcester.
- ▪Nate Eaton was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Bennett on the roster.
- ▪Jarren Duran is leading off for the Red Sox, while Masataka Yoshida is not in the starting lineup.
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