Daily Red Sox Links: Alex Cora, Chris Sale, Jeter Downs

Trying to keep the Red Sox from completely falling apart is Alex Cora’s job right now and it is far from an easy one. (Rob Bradford; WEEI/Audacy)

If I can paraphrase Galadriel here, the season stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and the Red Sox will fail, to the ruin of all their playoff chances. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Any hope of getting to the postseason will rely on a much more pragmatic approach to the last month of the campaign. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Having Chris Sale in the starting rotation certainly makes things feel a bit less dire. (Evan Bleier; Inside Hook)

Jeter Downs is dealing with a small injury to his thumb. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

With the Red Sox’s roster of relievers currently limited due to an outbreak of COVID-19, some of the guys in the minors could end up being much-needed reinforcements. (Katie Morrison; MassLive)