Chris Sale Update: Dave Bush Shares Latest On Red Sox Ace

Chris Sale continues to chug along in his effort to get back on the mound.

After missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, the Boston Red Sox ace continues to rehab his surgically-repaired elbow. Unsurprisingly, details about a potential return to action have been non-existent given the nature of the surgery.

What we do know though is that Sale has been throwing for a little while now, and Sox pitching coach Dave Bush on Wednesday told reporters that the 31-year-old has not yet thrown off the mound, but is still on track to return at some point this season.

When exactly is unclear, but as long as he’s not suffering setbacks, it’s positive news.

With Sale out to begin the campaign, Eduardo Rodriguez will be the Opening Day starter. Garrett Richards, Nathan Eovaldi, Martin Perez and Nick Pivetta will round out the rotation, with Matt Andriese likely to get spot starts when needed.

A seven-time All-Star, Sale went 6-11 in 2019 with a 4.40 ERA in what was his last full season before undergoing the procedure last spring. The southpaw is entering Year 2 of a five-year contract. He made clear last month that no matter what, he hopes to retire as a member of the organization.

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