When Chris Sale and Alex Cora spoke back in spring training, Sale told Cora that he hoped the Red Sox would be playing meaningful games when he rejoined the team late in the season.
On Saturday, with the Red Sox holding a one-game lead in the American League East and the left-hander Sale inching closer to a return to the big leagues, Cora recalled that interaction and shared that he’s expecting Sale to contribute this year.
“He’s not a guy who’s going to come here just to get ready for next year,” Cora said. “He’s on a mission.