The news on Tampa Bay Rays reliever Brad Boxberger was not very encouraging on Monday when the soon to be set-up man was scratched from his minor-league session set for Tuesday due to lingering soreness in his lat and back.
Because of the continuing soreness, Boxberger’s latest development has put the start of his season in jeopardy, as it is becoming “crunch time” in regards to having him ready for Opening Day.
Boxberger’s arm is fine; however, the lat injury (oblique) is not getting any better therefore prohibiting him from getting in enough innings during his workout sessions, which includes pitching live batting practice and appearing in any Grapefruit League games.