The Red Sox placed starting pitcher Walker Buehler on the 15-day injured list Friday, one day before he was scheduled to start against the Twins.
Manager Alex Cora told reporters that Buehler is experiencing right shoulder inflammation following his latest outing on April 26 versus the Guardians. The 30-year-old hurler was sent to Boston for testing from Toronto during the team’s series against the Blue Jays this week. Cora said Buehler didn’t bounce back as expected after his start.
Cora doesn’t seem concerned with Buehler’s injury, though. The skipper said he doesn’t expect Buehler to miss any more time than he’s required to while on the injured list.