Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Boston Red Sox2017: 93-69, first place, lost to Houston in ALDS.Manager: Alex Cora (first season).He's Here: DH J.D. Martinez.He's Outta Here: Manager John Farrell, RHP Doug Fister, OF Chris Young, RHP Addison Reed, OF Rajai Davis, LHP Henry Owens, LHP Fernando Abad.Projected Lineup: RF Mookie Betts (.264, 24 HRs, 102 RBIs), LF Andrew Benintendi (.271, 20, 90), 1B Hanley Ramirez (.242, 23, 62) or Mitch Moreland (.246, 22, 79), DH J.D. Martinez (.303, 45, 104 with Tigers and Diamondbacks), 3B Rafael Devers (.284, 10, 30 in 58 games), SS Xander Bogaerts (.273, 10, 62), CF Jackie Bradley Jr. (.245, 17, 63), C Christian Vazquez (.290, 5, 32) or Sandy Leon (.225, 7, 39), 2B Eduardo Nunez (.313, 12, 58, 24 SBs with Giants and Red Sox) or Dustin Pedroia (.293, 7, 62, .369 OBP in 105 games, expected to be out until late May following knee surgery).Rotation: LH Chris Sale (17-8, 2.90 ERA, MLB-best 308 Ks, MLB-high 214... [More]

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Boston Red SoxManager: Alex Cora (first season).2017: 93-69, first place, lost to Houston in ALDS.Training Town: Fort Myers, Florida.Park: JetBlue Park.First Workout: Feb. 14/19.He's Here: Manager Alex Cora.He's Outta Here: Manager John Farrell, RHP Doug Fister, INF Eduardo Nunez, OF Chris Young, RHP Addison Reed, OF Rajai Davis, LHP Henry Owens, LHP Fernando Abad, RHP Blaine Boyer.Going campin': The Red Sox won 93 games for the second straight season and claimed the franchise's first back-to-back AL East titles. But Farrell was fired after they failed to advance in the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. They are virtually the same team as last year; boss Dave Dombrowski said he was looking for a bat with power and still might add one of the free agents remaining on the market, including... [More]

RHP Bo Schultz (right elbow) was scheduled to be examined by a specialist in New York for a second opinion on his right elbow Tuesday. He was a candidate for a bullpen spot but it now appears that he will open the season on the disabled list.

RHP Bo Schultz was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, and he struck out the only batter he faced Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Schultz has a 4.05 ERA in 12 major league appearances. This year with Buffalo, he had a 3.74 ERA in 26 games while allowing lefties to hit .211.

RHP Bo Schultz was sent back to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for RHP Aaron Sanchez on the roster. Schultz just had been called back up Aug. 27. In 11 outings with Toronto this season, he is 0-0 with a 415 ERA after allowing one home run and two runs Saturday in the 8-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. In 24 games with Buffalo, he was 3-2 with a 3.56 ERA and one save in three opportunities.

RHP Bo Schultz was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday after being recalled him four days ago.

RHP Bo Schultz was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday when LHP Aaron Loup was designated for assignment, Schultz add a power arm to the bullpen. In 11 outings with Toronto this season, he is 0-0 with a 415 ERA after allowing one home run and two runs Saturday in the 8-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. In 24 games with Buffalo, he was 3-2 with a 3.56 ERA and one save in three opportunities.

RHP Bo Schultz, recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, was optioned back to the minor league team Tuesday. Schultz worked a scoreless inning of relief Monday night in what was his third stint with the Blue Jays this season. He has no record and a 3.00 ERA in 10 relief outings for Toronto this year.

RHP Bo Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

RHP Bo Schultz was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace LHP Franklin Morales, who was designated for assignment. Schultz worked a scoreless inning of relief Monday night in what was the start of his third stint with the Blue Jays this season.

RHP Bo Schultz was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

RHP Bo Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday to make room for RHP Joaquin Benoit, who was obtained from the Seattle Mariners in a trade on Tuesday. Schultz is 0-0 with a 3.27 ERA in nine games at Toronto this season. He is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA and one save in 15 outings with Buffalo.

RHP Bo Schultz was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday after RHP Marco Estrada (sore back) was put on the 15-day disabled list. In three outings with Toronto, he is 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA. At Buffalo, he is 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA and one save in 15 games.

RHP Bo Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday after pitching 2? innings in relief Friday in the 2-1, 19-inning loss to the Cleveland Indians. He is 0-0 with a 3.6 ERA in three games with Toronto this season after opening the season on the disabled list following hip surgery in the offseason.

RHP Bo Schultz was called up from Triple-A Buffalo and was in Chicago for Sunday's series finale. He had a 4.24 ERA with 14 strikeouts with the Bison. Schultz was 0-1 and worked 43 innings over 31 appearances with Toronto in 2015 with a 3.56 ERA. He had an offseason hip procedure and is making his first appearance of the season with the Blue Jays. Schultz worked the ninth inning on Sunday, giving up a solo home run.

RHP Bo Schultz (offseason left hip surgery) was activated from his rehab assignment Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. In eight minor league rehab outings for Class A Dunedin, Double-A New Hampshire and Buffalo, he posted a 12.91 ERA.

RHP Bo Schultz (offseason left hip surgery) moved his rehab assignment from Double-A New Hampshire to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. Through six minor league rehab outings, he has an 8.44 ERA.

RHP Bo Schultz (offseason left hip surgery) moved his rehab assignment from Class A Dunedin to Double-A New Hampshire on Wednesday. In three outings for Dunedin, he allowed four runs (three earned) in 2 2/3 innings.

RHP Bo Schultz (offseason left hip surgery) began a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on Thursday, pitching one scoreless inning. Schultz went 0-1 with one save and a 3.56 ERA in 31 relief appearances for Toronto last year.

RHP Bo Schultz was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25. He's recovering from offseason left hip surgery. He was 0-1 with a 3.56 ERA in 43 innings pitched last season.