This probably shouldn’t have to be said but, well, it’s too early to panic. (Chad Finn; Boston Globe) ($)
Is it too early to worry about Chris Sale, though? (Matt Vatour; Masslive)
Worry or not, he’s not hurt. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)
As teams around the league begin to invest more in relief and less in traditional rotations, the Red Sox are sticking on the tried and true path. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)
Ryan Brasier was a major part of Boston’s run to the postseason last year, but he still fulfilled a dream this week with his first appearance on an Opening Day roster. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)
Sam Travis got the start in Friday’s game, hoping to make the most of any chance he gets at the big league level. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)