The Boston Red Sox are holding their breath.
Ace left-hander Chris Sale was sent for an MRI on Monday after reporting soreness in his throwing elbow, according to interim manager Ron Roenicke. Sale, who hasn’t pitched in game since August 13 of last season due to soreness in the same elbow, threw live batting practice Sunday for the first time since initially suffering the injury.
Dr. James Andrews will review the results of Sale’s MRI.
Here’s an update from The Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham.
Sale’s elbow is sore. Came up a day after throwing. He was sent for an MRI. Roenicke acknowledged there is concern. They’re waiting for Dr. Andrews to read the results.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) March 3, 2020
The fact that Dr. Andrews is involved could be a bad sign for Sale and the Red Sox.
Sale battled pneumonia early in spring training, causing him to fall behind schedule. He already was going to be placed on the injured list to begin the season.
