Red Sox Rotation in Flux After Buehler Injury

Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler has been scratched from his scheduled Friday start due to lingering shoulder soreness and has returned to Boston for further testing, raising uncertainty about his immediate future. Manager Alex Cora said no decision has been made about placing Buehler on the injured list, while noting Buehler's history of two Tommy John surgeries and recent improvement, posting a 2.59 ERA over his last four starts. Brayan Bello will start in Buehler’s place, with Garrett Crochet now slated for Sunday, and the team undecided on Saturday's starter, potentially turning to rookie Hunter Dobbins or a bullpen game. The Red Sox are also contending with other setbacks, such as rookie Kristian Campbell’s late scratch due to rib discomfort. Despite these challenges, Boston aims to maintain momentum in the AL East, relying on pitching depth and recent acquisitions. The team and fans await further updates on Buehler's diagnosis and recovery timeline.