The Red Sox have selected the contract of right-hander Brian Van Belle, replacing fellow righty Robert Stock, who has been designated for assignment. Stock, 35, struggled in his recent outing, facing six batters and retiring only two with a 10.13 ERA in two appearances this year, while Van Belle, 28, has excelled in Triple-A with a 2.29 ERA. Van Belle, making his major league debut, will provide the bullpen with a fresh arm after a taxing game against the Yankees.
After an exhausting 18-inning Game 3, the World Series continues with Game 4 just hours away, featuring key betting picks. Notable bets include Over 8.5 runs (-105) due to fatigued bullpens, Over 14.5 outs recorded for Shane Bieber (-190), and Over 2.5 walks allowed (+135) as the Blue Jays may intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani again. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Toronto Blue Jays plan to continue walking Shohei Ohtani after his record-setting performance of reaching base nine times in an 18-inning game against the Dodgers, where he hit two doubles and two home runs. Following a game-tying homer in the seventh inning, Jays manager John Schneider stated they aim to minimize Ohtani's impact at the plate, resulting in multiple intentional walks. Want More Context? 🔎
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George Springer left the Jays' Game 3 loss with a right side injury after fouling a pitch, prompting concerns of a possible oblique strain that could end his postseason. If sidelined, Toronto may shift Bo Bichette to DH, possibly bringing back Joey Loperfido to replace Springer on the roster, significantly impacting the team's chances in the series. Want More Context? 🔎
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