Red Sox name starter for Wednesday– and it might

TAMPA– The Red Sox left open the possibility of using an opener for Wednesday’s series finale versus the Rays at Steinbrenner Field. However that will not be the case as lefty Sean Newcomb will take his turn in the rotation, potentially for the final time.

“Sean is gon na start,” Cora stated after a 7-4 Red Sox win Tuesday.Newcomb, who allowed 6 runs(two made )on six hits while setting out six batters in four innings Friday night in Chicago, was always in line to pitch Wednesday on routine rest however the Red Sox had their starter listed as “TBD “throughout the week.BETTING: Sean Newcomb is noted at +125 to tape over 4.5 strikeouts on DraftKings for Wednesday’s game against the Rays. If you’re brand-new to wagering and want to learn more, take a look at our Massachusetts beginner’s guide.Newcomb made the team as the No. 5 starter behind Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, Walker Buehler and Richard Fitts and has actually pitched 3 times, logging a 4.97 PERIOD (but a 2.56 FIP)in 12 2/3 innings. He has actually permitted 11 runs(seven earned)on 20 hits while posting a 15-to-7 strikeout-to-walk-ratio. The seasoned Mass. local is most likely nearing completion of his time in the rotation with Brayan Bello( who pitches Wednesday for at Double-A )set to rejoin the group next week and Lucas Giolito (who pitched Tuesday for Portland)not far behind.The Red Sox have not yet exposed their rotation for their four-game wraparound series with the White Sox that begins Friday. Crochet might pitch the opener on regular rest with Fitts( mild pectoral pressure )on the hurt list and unavailable. The Red Sox might likewise call someone like Hunter Dobbins (who is in line for Friday) to pitch that game. Houck and Buehler will follow Crochet and Bello would remain in line to pitch on regular rest on Patriots Day or with an extra day Tuesday versus Seattle.