Before the Boston Red Sox's September 21 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Alex Cora announced a change to his starting rotation in its final sprint to the postseason.
Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet's upcoming starts have been switched — Crochet will start Boston's Wednesday game against the first place Toronto Blue Jays, and Bello will start Thursday's on six days' rest. The switch means Crochet will only be pitching on four days of rest, but Cora has a plan (subscription required).
“Give Bello a breather and keep Garrett in line for that one and hopefully for a big one,” he said, meaning the Red Sox's hopeful Wild Card berth.