On WEEI yesterday, ESPN’s Buster Olney said he believed that the Sox will sign Rafael Devers to an extension, and that it’ll be ownership’s decision to do so, not Chaim Bloom’s. To be honest, this sounded like pure speculation, but it’s the kind of speculation I like to I’m not complaining. (Ryan Gilbert, WEEI)
If that’s not enough optimism for you, Chad Jennings outlines what has to go right for the Sox to make the postseason. (Chad Jennings, The Athletic)
Alex Speier has the latest on Garrett Whitlock’s injury recovery, along with the details of how he achieved the highest velocity of his career.