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Daily Red Sox Links: David Price, Mookie Betts, Blake Swihart

Today’s links look at David Price’s recent struggles, Brock Holt’s impending return and an update on the PawSox.

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It’s been a rough past few starts for David Price. Is velocity the biggest issue for the lefty? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Things aren’t going to get any easier for Price, either. His next start is lined up to be against the Yankees. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)

There could be some good news for the Sox during that Yankees series as Brock Holt may be ready to return in the middle of next week. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)

The best news is that Mookie Betts is incredible at baseball, and he’s getting a boost with some help from J.D. Martinez. (Stephen Hewitt; Boston Herald)

We all know that Blake Swihart hasn’t gotten much playing time at all so far this year, but he’s still putting in the work and he’s not asking for a trade. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston)

Hanley Ramirez has been great at the plate, and he’s also playing a big role for this team in the clubhouse. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Jacqueline Tempera has an update on the Pawtucket Red Sox situation and the team’s flirtations with Worcester. (Jacqueline Tempera; Masslive)