2 years agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (back) threw live batting practice on June 4 and felt good, and the plan is for him to pitch an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Skipper Alex Cora said Robles will likely rejoin the team when they begin a series against the Los Angeles Angels later this week. "He'll throw his inning, see how it goes," Cora said, "and the hope is for him to join us [June 9]." It looks like the 31-year-old might only need one rehab appearance before rejoining Boston's bullpen, where he'll return to a 2.65 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and two saves in 17 relief innings. Robles went on the injured list in late May with back spasms, but he should return to at least a share of closing duties, especially with Matt Barnes (shoulder) on the shelf.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen