The Boston Red Sox are looking to stabilize their pitching rotation's inconsistency with the return of rookie Richard Fitts, who had been sidelined by a pectoral strain. After a successful start to his season, Fitts is set to rejoin the lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. With a solid early-season ERA of 3.18 and impressive strikeout numbers, expectations are high. Despite limited rehab appearances, the team's bullpen is prepared to support him, indicating the team's cautious but hopeful approach to his return to the mound.
Through three starts, the 25-year-old Fitts posted six earned runs allowed (3.18 ERA) and 13 strikeouts in 17 innings, showcasing his potential strength in the rotation.
Fitts was on his way to his best outing of the season against the White Sox, throwing five shutout innings before departing in the sixth when he felt the strain occur.
Boston's rotation, which has been wildly inconsistent of late, had a gap on Tuesday because of the team's rainout and subsequent doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles.
Now, we know the starter, and it's something of a surprise return for Richard Fitts, who had been on the injured list with a pectoral strain since his start.
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