“Shooting for the last one in Detroit or early in the homestand,” manager Alex Cora said. The Red Sox play three games in Detroit next Monday-Wednesday (May 12-14). They return home from their six-game road trip to play the Braves on Friday, May 16.

However, the natural fit and heir apparent, Romy González, is proving that he can be more than a bench piece for manager Alex Cora. The 28-year-old former 18th-round pick of the Chicago White Sox came to Boston off waivers in January 2024.

The Rex Sox's rotation has been banged up this season and the team will have to wait a bit longer for Kutter Crawford's 2025 debut.