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Brasier has a 2-3 record and 4.46 ERA in 44 appearances with the Red Sox, but struggles with consistency prompted his demotion.Brasier seems to be back on the right track now. That could be a red flag that Sale has a bigger issue, as pitchers often visit Dr. Andrews to get second opinions about Tommy John surgery, per Dombrowski was noncommittal about Sale pitching again in 2019, so this situation will need to be monitored over the course of the coming week.Sale joins teammate and fellow starter, David Price, on the IL. Malheureusement pour Tyler Glasnow, le Chris Sale qu’il a vu sur la butte n’était pas dans sa plus grande forme, et ce, même s’il a montré des signes encourageants contrairement à d’autres départs en 2019. Chris Sale's frustrating season continued on Saturday evening.The Boston Red Sox starter, who sports a 6-11 record and a career-worst 4.40 ERA, was placed on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation. The Red Sox placed Chris Sale on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation Saturday, and team president Dave Dombrowski says he's not sure if he will return this season.