The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation. In other moves, the Red Sox activated left-hander Jovani Moran from the 15-day IL, recalled lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester, and designated right-hander Tommy Kahnle for assignment.
Early’s Injury
Early, 24, pitched on Tuesday, scattering three hits and two walks with five strikeouts over four innings before exiting in an 8-1 home loss to the Washington Nationals while experiencing left shoulder soreness. He was scheduled for an MRI exam on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury.
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said, “He comes out of the game. There’s soreness. He’s feeling better today, but it’s still a little sore. So with one more start remaining prior to the All-Star break — it’s not just the start right, it’s like, (are we really) going to have this guy go out in two days and throw a side? That’s not something we’re going to do with that kid.”
Roster Moves
Kahnle, 36, gave up four runs on four hits and one walk in one inning of Tuesday’s setback. He was 0-0 with an 8.00 ERA, six walks, and five strikeouts in nine innings in his first season with Boston. Moran, 29, is 1-2 with a 3.00 ERA, 15 walks, and 38 strikeouts in 33 innings over 21 games this season.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
