The American League-leading Boston Red Sox, to the surprise of many, look like one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2021.
Manager Alex Cora suggested Wednesday that the team could get even stronger by the end of the year thanks to the return of its ace, Chris Sale.
Cora spoke glowingly on WEEI’s Ordway, Merloni, and Fauria Show of Sale’s rehab from Tommy John surgery at the team’s Spring Training site in Fort Meyers Florida. When asked how he feels about the 31-year-old left-hander’s progress, Cora replied, “Really good.”
“I had a good conversation with him two days ago.