Pink Sox place Walker Buehler on 15-day injured record (shoulder)

The Pink Sox positioned beginning pitcher Walker Buehler on the 15-day injured record Friday, in the future earlier than he was scheduled to start out in opposition to the Twins.

Supervisor Alex Cora advised reporters that Buehler is experiencing proper shoulder irritation following his newest outing on April 26 versus the Guardians. The 30-year-old hurler was despatched to Boston for testing from Toronto throughout the crew’s collection in opposition to the Blue Jays this week. Cora stated Buehler didn’t bounce again as anticipated after his begin.

Cora doesn’t appear involved with Buehler’s damage, although. The skipper stated he doesn’t anticipate Buehler to overlook any extra time than he’s required to whereas on the injured record.

“We don’t suppose it’s that severe,” Cora stated through MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. “Miss two begins and hopefully be again as quickly as the times are over.”

Buehler carried out properly in Cleveland regardless of sustaining an damage after the very fact. The best-hander tossed six innings, allowed three runs, and struck out three to earn the win. Buehler threw 87 pitches (60 strikes).

By means of six begins, Buehler has exceeded expectations. He owns a 4-1 file and a 4.28 ERA (3.68 in April) with 29 strikeouts. Buehler has thrown at the very least 5 innings in all however his first outing of the season.

“He’ll be OK,” Cora stated. “We’ll discuss it, however I’m not too fearful about it. [Head athletic trainer] Brandon [Henry] is just not both. Hopefully, it’s one thing the place he misses two begins and he’s proper again with us.”

As a corresponding transfer, Boston recalled Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester. He’ll begin rather than Buehler on Saturday.

Dobbins, 25, has made two begins for Boston this season. He went 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 11 strikeouts in these April 6 and 18 outings. He’ll have to maintain that development going for the Pink Sox because the membership goals to bounce again and win this collection following a disastrous ultimate two video games in Toronto this week.