Injury Update On Boston Red Sox' Starter Chris Sale

It was a tumultuous 2022 season for him.

Boston Red Sox' starter Chris Sale is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

When questioned by reporters on whether the Red Sox will open the season with a five-man starting rotation, manager Alex Cora simply stated, "We'll see."

Chris Sale walking out the bullpen like the Grim Reaper to finish off the Dodgers is still one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen.

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— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) February 10, 2023

Following his session on Wednesday, Sale is expected to throw another one on Saturday before progressing to live hitters next week.

Sale is getting early work in what is being described as a "normal spring," something the thirty-three-year-old has not enjoyed since the 2019 season.

People forget that Chris Sale’s average fastball velocity on 7/12/22 against the Rays was 95.2 mph, and he touched 97.

The Red Sox have every reason to believe he can be nasty in 2023 (and 2024). If he’s on the field, he should still be must-see TV. pic.twitter.com/MvhGqLNcs8

— Craig Teed (@craig_teed) February 11, 2023

The expectation is that Sale will be ready for the team's season opener.

Injuries have limited the left-handed pitcher to just 11 starts over the last three years due to injuries, and is coming off surgery to repair a fractured left wrist which he suffered in a bicycle accident last summer.

Since the 2019 season, Sale holds a 4.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with 275 strikeouts across 195.2 innings and 36 starts.

Barring any setbacks or further injuries, Sale is expected to be the Red Sox' No. 1 starter.

Chris Sale on his way to grab some lunch after finishing his first workout at Fort Myers.pic.twitter.com/tctYX5REzQ

— Thomas Carrieri (@Thomas_Carrieri) February 14, 2023

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