Daily Red Sox Links: Rick Porcello, Dustin Pedroia, Mookie Betts

Today’s links look at the hugely important week ahead, Rick Porcello’s Cy Young chances, and Steven Wright’s hopeful return date.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Aug 16, 2016, 7:00am EDT

The coming week is a big one for the Red Sox’s hopes of making the postseason. (Nick Canelas; BP Boston)

Rick Porcello continued his bounce-back season on Sunday. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

The pros and cons of the Red Sox signing Papelbon

Has his year been good enough to garner Cy Young attention, though? (Mark Volain; Masslive)

He’s been somewhat overshadowed in this Red Sox lineup but it’s hard to overstate Dustin Pedroia’s value to the Red Sox. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Note to MLB pitchers: Don’t fall behind Mookie Betts. (Mike Cole; NESN)

The Red Sox are hoping Steven Wright will progress quickly and get back on the hill for his start on August 23. (Scott Lauber; ESPN Boston)