BOSTON — The Purple Sox positioned left-hander James Paxton on the 15-day injured record Monday with a strained proper calf, a day after he limped off the sector within the first inning following a fast transfer making an attempt to cowl first base.
“MRI this morning, they obtained the outcomes,” supervisor Alex Cora stated earlier than Boston confronted the Texas Rangers within the opener of a three-game sequence. “He is in ache. We’ll see what occurs.”
Paxton, 35, was on crutches after Monday evening’s sport, which the Purple Sox gained 5-4 on Rob Refsnyder’s walk-off single within the tenth inning. Paxton stated his calf pressure was “fairly unhealthy” primarily based on the MRI, however he is holding out hope he can return close to the tip of the season.
Together with Paxton happening the IL, the Purple Sox made a handful of different strikes.
Monday’s starter, Brayan Bello, was reinstated from the paternity record, and so they recalled lefty Bailey Horn from Triple-A Worcester.
Boston suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for 2 days with out pay after he shouted an anti-gay slur at a fan behind dwelling plate who heckled him through the loss to Houston on Sunday.
The Purple Sox additionally chosen right-hander Chase Shugart and catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper from Worcester.
As well as, they despatched pitchers Brennan Bernardino and Brad Keller to Worcester and designated Jamie Westbrook for project.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
