Red Sox Promote Michael Fulmer Following Richard Fitts Injury

The Boston Red Sox have placed starting pitcher Richard Fitts on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral strain, following his early exit during a game against the Chicago White Sox. In response, the team has promoted veteran pitcher Michael Fulmer from Triple-A, marking his return to the majors after struggling with injuries in recent years. Fulmer, a former Rookie of the Year, has shown promise in Triple-A with a 3.09 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 11.2 innings. Fitts had been performing well prior to the injury, posting a 3.18 ERA in his three starts, but he joins a growing list of injured Red Sox pitchers. The team is hopeful Fulmer can make a significant impact, especially with other starters like Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito approaching their returns from injury. The Red Sox are navigating a challenging pitching situation as they seek to stabilize their rotation amid these setbacks.