Finally, the day arrived. The left-handed pitcher of the Boston Red Sox, Chris Sale, faced batters from a rival team in his first rehab outing in the Minor leagues from MLB, leaving Tommy John in what could be the final stretch of his recovery from surgery.
The organization of Chris Sale assigned left-handed pitcher to FCL Red Sox, this to play Florida Complex League in the Minor Leagues, being the first time he has faced batters who are teammates in the MLB.
This output of Comes out had planned only two episodes, but finally the left-hander worked for three chapters and left important sensations in this appearance in the Minor leagues, reaching a speed of 94 miles per hour his fastball, lethal pitching in his repertoire with the Red Sox And that means a lot because it is his first game since August 13, 2019.
Here are some videos:
#redsox starter Chris Sale finishes his 3rd inning with 3 straight strikes to #orioles OF prospect Isaac Bellony pic.twitter.com/M1WQ1drtcG
– Eric-Birdland (@Eric_Birdland) July 15, 2021
#redsox righty prospect Chris Sale gets into a jam but can avoid a run if he gets IF Luis Cena out. He looks like vintage Sale with the 3 pitch K! pic.twitter.com/Cl3GCpsXY7
– Eric-Birdland (@Eric_Birdland) July 15, 2021
Starting for the FCL Red Sox, Chris Sale !!! pic.twitter.com/UUnh7Fno5t
– Eric-Birdland (@Eric_Birdland) July 15, 2021
In those three innings, the left-hander of the Red Sox He allowed four hits and zero runs, struck out five and did not walk, where other pitches in his repertoire left very good feelings: Change of speed between 86-87 mph and his slider: 78-79 mph.
This is certainly good news for Red Sox, taking into account that with Chris Sale recovered and pitching in great form, he will be a good piece for Alex Cora’s starting repertoire in the 2021 season of the MLB.
As for when the 32-year-old could return to the majors, it is possible that the Red Sox don’t have to wait long. the same Comes out He recently indicated that his rehabilitation period should not be particularly long.