Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale continued his recent string of rough outings Friday, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk in just one inning of work against the Tampa Bay Rays. The big blow was a grand slam off the bat of part-time player Jordan Luplow. Sale struck out two batters. He will not be used as a traditional reliever going forward due to health concerns, but it would be hard to trust Sale as a DFS play in any situation.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale was ineffective in Sunday's season finale against the Washington Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in 2 1/3 innings. He struck out seven batters, and left the game after 62 pitches in position for the loss, though he was saved by a Boston comeback that clinched a playoff spot for the team. Sale pitched quite well in his nine starts this season, recording a 5-1 record with a 3.16 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts in 42 2/23 ...

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale was handed his first loss of the season Tuesday against the lowly Baltimore Orioles, and it couldn't have come at a worse time for Boston fans or fantasy managers. Sale cruised through five innings, but gave up three in the sixth, leaving him with those three runs allowed on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He now has a 2.90 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings this season. He figures to line up for one more ...

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale improved his record to 5-0 Wednesday, earning the win in a 12-5 victory over the New York Mets by allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out eight batters. Sale has looked to be in top form in his seven starts since coming off the injured list, recording a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 35 innings. There aren't many better fantasy options down the stretch of the season.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale came off the COVID list to start Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles and he pitched very well, allowing just one run on two hits and no walks with one strikeout in five innings. With this win, Sale now has a 4-0 record to go with a 2.40 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 30 innings across six starts this season. With Boston looking to maximize his participation with a playoff spot on the line, he should be an excellent fantasy play the rest of the season.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is on schedule to make his next start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale landed on the COVID-10 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, but he has been asymptomatic and he has been staying active and working out in order to be ready for his return. The veteran lefty has looked solid over his five starts so far this year. He's gone 3-0 with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP to go along ...

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has a "good chance" to return during this coming weekend's series against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday. He has been asymptomatic and doing all that he can to prepare himself while quarantining at home. Fantasy managers should make sure that Sale is rostered and ready to slot into a starting spot when he's back. Over five starts on the year, Sale has gone 3-0 with a 2.52 ...

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has tested positive for COVID-19. He becomes the 10th Red Sox player to do so since August 27th, and the 12th to be placed on the COVID list. He will no longer make his scheduled start on Sunday. This is the second time Sale has tested positive, as he previously disclosed that he had experienced a mild case of the virus in January. He will miss a minimum of 10 days. Nick Pivetta may be able to return from the COVID list and slot into Sale's ...

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale only lasted 3 2/3 innings Monday, allowing five runs (one earned) on 10 hits and one walk. He struck out six batters. The Boston defense made three errors in this game, contributing to a high pitch count and abbreviated outing for Sale. Fantasy managers can disregard this outing, and count on excellent production from Sale the rest of the way, as he's posted a 2.52 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 25 innings through four starts.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivered a quality start against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out three batters. The only runs came off the bat off Wander Franco, when he knocked a two-run homer in the third inning. Sale has shown little-to-no rust in his first three starts of the season, with a 2.53 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings. He's poised to offer top-20 starting pitcher fantasy ...