The Boston Red Sox had a key seventh inning where they scored five runs to come back and beat the Detroit Tigers. Veteran Trevor Story had just one hit, but that kept his season best streak to five games with at least one hit. Story has seen Framber Valdez well in his career hitting .400 life time. Look for Story to extend his hitting streak with possibly a double, as he clears his combination and total bases prop.
Mets-Rockies was postponed to no shock, so will sub in this play. I worry a bit about the Tigers being flat for a while with the Tarik Skubal news. But the D has Framber Valdez on the hill here, and this is exactly the kind of spot why he got big FA money. The team needs a good outing just for its collective psyche. Boston most likely will not have its top two relievers available in closer Aroldis Chapman (who has been unhittable) and setup man Garrett Whitlock as each has pitched the past two games with no day off. Primary starting pitcher Brayan Bello is 1-4 with a 9.12 ERA.
Anthony (hand) is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the Yankees.
Duran is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Yankees.
The Red Sox added Mead (wrist) to their wild-card series roster Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Anthony will be removed from Boston's wild-card series roster after an MRI showed an aggravation of his previous right hand injury, as well as multiple new strains, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Tolle (0-1) took the loss in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees on Tuesday. He gave up one run on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 4.2 innings.
The Red Sox are still "assessing the situation" when it comes to whether they will replace Anthony (hand) on their wild-card series roster, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Sandoval wasn't included on the Red Sox's roster for their American League Wild Card Series with the Yankees that began Tuesday.
The Red Sox optioned Paez to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that Gonzalez is still recovering from a hyperextended elbow injury suffered at Triple-A Worcester but is "very much in play" for the ALDS roster if Boston advances, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Gasper will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn right biceps, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
