Many roster projections have Chris Sale listed as the Red Sox’ top pitcher in their starting rotation. That doesn’t mean he’ll take the bump on Opening Day, however.
In fact, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Sale won’t be their starting pitcher when the regular season begins on March 30.
“You can write that one down. He’s not [going to start Opening Day],” Cora told reporters Sunday. “I want him to enjoy [Opening Day] as a regular baseball player. Just the whole Opening Day thing. Wherever he pitches in the rotation is where he’ll pitch in the rotation.