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Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Chris Sale, David Price

In today’s links we have good news about Mookie Betts, Chris Sale is getting ready for the playoffs, David Price continues to pitch well and the Red Sox get some pinch-hit help.

By Phil Neuffer

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Mookie Betts got hurt on Sunday but it might not be something to worry about. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports)

Chris Sale threw three innings on Sunday, striking out one and allowing zero runs on one hit. The gradual build back to full-start health isn’t over, but it will be complete come playoff time. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Sale has jokes as well. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Pinch-hitting is not always a big part of an American League team’s strategy, but it has worked out for the Red Sox. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic) ($$)

Putting together the roster for the playoffs is always a tough job. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

The Red Sox have really struggled against the Houston Astros and other potential AL playoff teams, but Matthew Kory doesn’t want you to panic. (Matthew Kory; The Athletic) ($$)

While playing against good teams might have been tough for the Red Sox recently, one individual has stood tall: David Price. (Chris Gasper; Boston Globe)

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