The Red Sox righthander will miss at least a couple of starts while on the DL for internal bleeding.
Clay Buchholz Returns To Red Sox
Buchholz has struggled this season with a 5.53 ERA in just over 86 innings, but the Red Sox will still be happy to have him back in the rotation.
Read Article >Clay Buchholz In Recovery Mode
The last time Clay Buchholz pitched was June 19, when he allowed five runs in six innings to the Marlins. Prior to that, he’d run off four strong starts in a row, so it seemed like an unwelcome step back. Then it was followed by a more unwelcome step back, as Buchholz came down with esophagitis. That isn’t just inflammation of the esophagus -- it’s something much much grosser. How’s Buchholz coming along? We turn to Peter Abraham:
Right now, the Red Sox are just two games out of a wild-card slot, although they’re behind the Angels, Orioles, Indians, and Rays. Lately they’ve been giving starts to Aaron Cook, and Aaron Cook has struck out two of the 93 batters he’s faced. Two strikeouts, in four starts. Both of them in the same start. I’m not saying a healthy Buchholz is absolutely critical for the Red Sox’s hopes, because it’s not like Buchholz has been a pillar of consistency, but the Red Sox probably wouldn’t mind the depth.
Read Article >Clay Buchholz Diagnosed With Esophagitis
Even the chatty types don’t have a lot to say about the diagnosis.
From Bobby Valentine:
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