An injury to Andrew Benintendi made for a worrying Sunday afternoon but it appears that it won’t be a major setback. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
Speaking of ailments, here’s an update on Brock Holt and Brian Johnson. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive)
Sandy Leon’s work behind the plate had been a real help for Red Sox starters in the past. (Nick Friar; WEEI)
Tyler Thornburg is pitching again and that’s just where he wants to be. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
The fact that the Red Sox have had so much trouble early on has been made worse by the fast start of the Tampa Bay Rays.