Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday, which will be his first time throwing off a mound since he was injured on June 1. Sale has started to ramp up his throwing program, and barring any setbacks, he could be back in Boston's starting rotation early in August. The seven-time All-Star made just 11 starts from 2020 to 2022 due to injuries, and he can't seem to stay out of the trainer's room. The 34-year-old southpaw managed to make 11 starts for the BoSox this year before getting injured again, and he was posting a career-high 4.58 ERA (3.70 FIP) before landing on the injured list. Still, Sale should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues. He has 71 strikeouts and only 15 walks in his 59 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) received good MRI results and is back to building up pain-free. He resumed a throwing program from 60 feet on Thursday, and while he probably still has a long ways to go in his recovery from a stress reaction in his left scapula, it's good news that he's back to throwing again. Given all of the 34-year-old southpaw's injuries in recent years, the Red Sox are probably going to slow play Sale's rehab. Sale is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list in early August, but fantasy managers might not want to expect a speedy recovery. He was able to make it through 11 starts in 2023 before encountering another injury, and Sale had gone 5-2 with a 4.58 ERA (3.69 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, 15 walks and 71 K's in 59 innings. Keep him stashed while optimism remains that he will return in 2023.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will have an MRI exam on Thursday to update his status, according to manager Alex Cora. It will hopefully give us a better idea of when Sale might be able to return after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left scapula at the end of last week. Either way, fantasy managers aren't going to have the 34-year-old southpaw back until early August, when he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list. Given Sale's long injury history and frequent setbacks, it would be wise to expect him to return on the long end of whatever timetable the Red Sox give. He made 11 starts this year before succumbing to another injury, going 5-2 with a 4.58 ERA (3.68 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, 15 walks and 71 K's in 59 innings pitched.

The Boston Red Sox moved left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Friday and activated outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) from the injured list in a corresponding move. The team also optioned infielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester. Sale has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left scapula (shoulder blade), but he won't need surgery. However, the 34-year-old southpaw will be shut down for three to four weeks, so fantasy managers won't be able to expect him to return anytime soon. Sale now isn't eligible to rejoin Boston's rotation until Aug. 2. He made 11 starts this year before getting hurt again, going 5-2 with a 4.58 ERA (3.71 FIP), 1.19 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 59 innings. It's fair to wonder if Sale will ever be healthy again.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday after exiting his last start because of soreness. Unfortunately, the issue could be more severe, with the left-hander indicating he will undergo further testing. "I've got something going on in my shoulder," Sale said. "I think I have a couple more tests I have to go through until we get a definitive answer. But still, obviously not the situation you want to be in, for sure." The multi-time All-Star has gone 5-2 in 11 starts with a 4.58 ERA this season. However, considering Sale missed plenty of games over the years due to injuries, fantasy managers aren't expecting a positive update when the time comes.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed early during Thursday's start versus the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander was taken out in the fourth inning due to left shoulder soreness. He underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed left shoulder inflammation, so the Red Sox will shut down Sale for a few weeks. It's unclear how long Sale is going to be sidelined, which is obviously frustrating. In a corresponding move, Corey Kluber has been activated from the paternity leave list. He figures to move into the starting rotation with Sale sidelined. However, Kluber has been awful thus far, so fantasy managers can continue to avoid him.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left shoulder soreness. The trainers visited the 34-year-old during the fourth inning and eventually pulled him from the game. He allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 3 2/3 innings before exiting. The severity of Sale's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. Sale has been limited to just 48 1/3 innings from 2021-22 due to injuries. The southpaw will undergo further evaluation after the game, but it's unclear if Sale will require an IL stint. Stay tuned for more updates.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale will look to keep the good times rolling as he takes on the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night at Fenway Park in Boston. The left-hander surrendered 15 runs across his first three starts of the season but has yielded just four earned runs over his last three starts spanning 20 innings of work. He has 20 punchouts against just three walks in that time while earning the win in each of his last two outings. The veteran southpaw has lowered his ERA to 4.72 on the season but he also boasts a 3.90 FIP and a 3.46 SIERA that combine to suggest he's been better than his surface ERA might suggest. He'll take on a Reds team that is tied for 12th with a .334 wOBA versus left-handed pitching this season.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale unveiled his once ace form against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, going eight innings and holding them to a lone run with nine strikeouts. It was the 34-year-old's longest start since 2019, but a potential win to top it off was spoiled by Kenley Jansen blowing the save chance in the ninth frame. In any event, fantasy managers who took a shot on the oft-injured Sale in drafts this season should revel in what they saw from him on Saturday night. A road start versus the San Diego Padres is on tap next Saturday, where Sale will carry a 5.40 ERA. A strong 54-to-12 strikeout-to-walk ratio, however, is something fantasy managers can hang their hats on.

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Chris Sale took a step in the right direction Thursday, picking up the win against the Detroit Tigers. Sale looked to be heading for another disaster after allowing three runs in his first three innings of work but locked it down after that. His final line is mediocre; he completed five innings while allowing four hits and three walks. He did manage to strike out seven batters, a number fantasy managers will be happy with. Sale's velocity was down in this one, averaging just 91.5 mph on his sinker. It is something to keep an eye on, but otherwise, this was a positive start after getting pummeled in his first outing.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will start Thursday's road game against the Detroit Tigers. It's the second start of the season for the veteran after he was rocked for seven earned runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- with two walks against six strikeouts in just three innings of work against the Baltimore Orioles. Sale, who pitched just 48 1/3 innings from 2020-2022, also hit a batter in the outing in which he worked to a 15.20 FIP. The left-hander gets a more favorable matchup against a weak Tigers offense Thursday in Detroit, a day that should favor the pitchers with chilly Opening Day weather in northern Michigan.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) won't start on Opening Day, which manager Alex Cora said was the plan all along. Cora also said there is "a good chance" that Corey Kluber will get the nod to kick off the 2023 regular season. Sale is one day after Kluber in the spring training rotation, so he's likely to get the ball in the second game of the regular season. The 33-year-old southpaw has been one of the most injured pitchers over the last few years, only making 11 starts (48 1/3 innings) over the last three seasons combined in Boston. The seven-time All-Star can still generate plenty of swings and misses when he's healthy, but the risk of injury has certainly made him less attractive to fantasy managers.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) allowed two hits and struck out two in two scoreless innings in his Grapefruit League debut against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. It was a nice spring debut for the 33-year-old starting pitcher. He is healthy in camp, but the Red Sox were bringing him along slowly after he made just two starts in 2022 due to various injuries, including a fractured wrist that required surgery. There's potential for Sale to return to ace status for fantasy managers, but it's hard to get past his injuries in recent seasons. He's made only 11 starts (48 1/3 innings) over the last three years for the Red Sox. RotoBaller currently has Sale ranked as the No. 48 fantasy starter.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) threw two innings of live batting practice on Wednesday, totaling 43 pitches. Manager Alex Cora said that Sale's next appearance would be in a Grapefruit League game, likely next week. The 33-year-old southpaw is fully healthy in camp, but the Red Sox have chosen to take it slowly with the oft-injured ace. Sale was an All-Star in seven straight seasons from 2012-2018, but he's made only 11 starts in the last three years combined due to injuries. When healthy, he's been one of the most dominant starters in baseball, but it's fair to wonder if he can recapture that form after tossing just 48 1/3 innings since 2021. Sale will be a risk/reward wild card in 2023 for fantasy managers. UPDATE: Sale will make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (wrist) faced live hitters on Saturday during a 23-pitch batting practice session. The left-hander has progressed to facing live hitters for the first time since last July. The organization is hopeful that Sale will be able to make a return to the mound in March. The 33-year-old is coming off wrist surgery in his non-throwing hand, so hopefully he has fully recovered. Sale has made a total of 11 starts over the last three seasons. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Red Sox have an inning limit on Sale this season. That being said, his fantasy value could be capped, but he's still a star when healthy.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (wrist) threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Saturday and seemed happy with the outing. He is scheduled to face hitters for the first time next week and remains in play to be ready to go for Opening Day, barring any setbacks with his surgically repaired right wrist. But given the 33-year-old southpaw's lengthy injury history, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the Red Sox play it safe with Sale early in the year. Regardless of whether he's able to stay healthy all year, Sale's fantasy upside will be capped with an innings limit. He's only thrown 48 1/3 innings since 2021. The good news is that he didn't actually deal with an arm injury in 2022, so there remains hope that he can bounce back to his dominant All-Star form for Boston this year.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it's "realistic" that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will be ready by Opening Day. Sale threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and didn't have any setbacks, so there's a possibility he'll be ready to go in Boston's starting rotation when the regular season gets underway. The 33-year-old southpaw only made two starts in 2022 due to a stress reaction in his rib cage and a fractured right wrist, but he's in line to have a relatively normal spring training. Expect the Red Sox to be extremely cautious with the oft-injured Sale, though, so don't be surprised if he's not ready to go in the first week of the season. The 33-year-old is a seven-time All-Star, but he's 33 years old now and has only 48 1/3 innings in the last three seasons. It wouldn't be wise to expect him to be a fantasy ace in 2023, especially with workload restrictions.

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Manager Alex Cora is currently undecided on whether the Red Sox will open the 2023 season with a five-man starting rotation. Sale hasn't been healthy in years, and he made only two starts for Boston in 2022 due to a stress reaction in his rib cage and a broken wrist. This spring is the healthiest he's been in a few years, though, so the 33-year-old southpaw will be looking to bounce back for both the BoSox and fantasy managers in 2023. But the seven-time All-Star carries a ton of risk with just 11 starts (48 1/3 innings) since the 2019 season. In the past, he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball when healthy, but fantasy managers just won't know what they're getting in 2023. Sale is a true wild card.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) has thrown off a mound this offseason. Sale just has not been able to stay healthy for Boston in the last few seasons. He got a late start to 2022 and then broke his wrist in a bicycle accident in August. The 33-year-old southpaw only ended up making two starts for the Red Sox, but it sounds like he's getting his work in this offseason. However, we have no idea if Sale will be ready for the 2023 regular season, and quite honestly, fantasy managers shouldn't be holding their breath. The seven-time All-Star has had plenty of swing-and-miss stuff when healthy (career 11.1 K/9), but the injury risk now far outweighs the rewards with Sale.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has been on the radar of a few clubs around the league. The oft-injured 33-year-old started two games last season (and 11 in the previous three years), posting an 0-1 record along with a 3.18 ERA and five strikeouts. Sale has two years left on his current contract and has a no-trade clause. As a result, moving the veteran may be challenging, even if the team was actively looking to deal him. While it's apparent Sale's best days are well behind him, he could have plenty of quality outings left in the tank if he can remain healthy moving ahead.