Morning Sports Update: Roenis Elias will join Red Sox rotation and start Friday
Good morning, sports fans.
The Red Sox lose to the Orioles, Roenis Elias will be the Red Sox’ fifth starter, and Rajon Rondo makes another apology.
Roenis Elias will join Red Sox’ rotation and start Friday: After two weeks in which they didn’t need a fifth starter, the Red Sox have tabbed lefty Roenis Elias for that slot on Friday against the Mariners. (RedSox.com)
David Price not satisfied with a quality start in loss to Orioles: “I’m better than three runs [allowed], I know that,” said Price. “That’s what I’ve done my entire career. Whenever I get eight innings and three runs I’m not going to take that. I’ll take my chances and go out there to put up nine zeros. I’m getting there. I know that. This team and this coaching staff has confidence in me, and we’ll continue to get better.” (RedSox.com)
Red Sox will reportedly sign second-rounder CJ Chatham: According to a source, the Red Sox will sign second-round pick shortstop CJ Chatham to a $1.1 million deal pending a physical, which is just under the slotted value of $1,232,800 for the No. 51 overall pick. (WEEI.com)
Rajon Rondo apologized again for homophobic remarks against NBA ref: Appearing on ESPN’s The Jump with Rachel Nichols, former Celtics guard Rajon Rondo apologized for the homophobic remarks he made to an NBA referee in December. And Rondo also offered his condolences to the LGBTQ community in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando. (Boston.com)
Wes Welker is helping the Ravens and Dolphins this offseason: Wes Welker said in May he hasn’t decided whether he intends to play more football in the upcoming season. Even if he did want to play, there may not be a lot of interest in the 35-year-old. But he’s found another way to make an impact on NFL teams. (Boston.com)
Craig Kimbrel is a mischievous man:
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