Boston It will take some time to catch a peek of Dustin May in a Red Sox uniform on the mound.
May was originally scheduled to make his Red Sox debut on Sunday, the last game of the team’s current series against the Houston Astros. He was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers immediately before Thursday’s deadline in exchange for two prospects.
However, that was changed by mid-afternoon Friday, with May being moved to Wednesday, the last game of Boston’s homestand and series against the Kansas City Royals. As originally planned, Lucas Giolito will throw on Sunday.
Alex Cora added, “I spoke with (Lucas Giolito) about Sunday.” He had to pitch on Sunday or in May. Gio didn’t like that there would be several days between starts because Garrett is pitching on Tuesday. He said, “I’m good,” when I mentioned that Sunday’s game was at 11:30 a.m. I’ll be fine on Sunday if I make it through Washington (the July 4th start).
After that, we’ll set a date for the last game versus Kansas City in May.
Brayan Bello, Garrett Crochet, and May will pitch the rest of the homestand on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, respectively.
May, who last started for the Dodgers against the Red Sox at Fenway last Sunday, will make his Sox debut after taking nine days off. On Saturday, he is anticipated to join the Red Sox.
