The Boston Red Sox are officially in desperation mode.
Back in last place in the division after a three-game sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays, and five games back of Toronto for the final playoff spot in the wild card race as a result, the Sox realize time is no longer their friend. It arguably never was their friend, especially after a white-hot July saw them fail to make up anything resembling significant ground on the wild card race, but with a post-deadline freefall upon the club, the club is clearing running out of ways to dodge their obvious problems.
Perhaps that’s why the Red Sox are finally making moves that speak to their dire situation, with at least two key Red Sox talents expected to return to the club before the end of the week, Trevor Story will be activated tomorrow. Cora says Sale likely starts Friday, and Whitlock will pitch Wednesday in Worcester (3 innings) then likely he activated on Sunday for the bullpen. Houck will be in Worcester Thursday.