Thursday was supposed to be a big day for Red Sox fans as their most hyped prospect, Jarren Duran, was set to make his major-league debut. Then the game got postponed, and the whole weekend has been thrown for a loop. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
The fact that the team was willing to call Duran up right now, in Yankee Stadium ahead of a crucial stretch in the season, speaks to their confidence in his ability to block out the pressure. It seems they’ve got good reason to feel that way. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)
Tanner Houck was also set to re-join the Red Sox this weekend, and he was ready to fill whatever role the team needed on any given day. (Mia McCarthy; Boston.com)
This infusion of young talent is going to give the team an energy boost down the stretch. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
It appears Aaron Judge was among the Yankee players who tested positive on Thursday, resulting in the postponement of the game. (Jeff Passan; ESPN)
Chris Sale made his first rehab appearance down in Florida Thursday afternoon, and he felt great after. (Lauren Campbell; NESN)
One of the Red Sox draft picks once was teammates with a future Patriots quarterback. (Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens; WEEI)