Heath Hembree Replacing Steven Wright On ALDS Roster
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree will replace Steven Wright (knee) on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, according to a source. Wright complained of knee issues before Game 1 on Friday and was sent for an MRI exam, which didn't wield good results. The knuckleballer won't be eligible for the Championship Series now should the Red Sox advance. Hembree went 4-1 this year with a 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and career-high 11.4 K/9 in 67 appearances (60 innings). He fans a lot but also walks a lot (4.1 BB/9) and allowed 10 homers on the season. He's unlikely to be used in pressure-cooked, late-inning situations in the series.
Source: NBC Sports Boston - Evan Drellich
Source: NBC Sports Boston - Evan Drellich
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