Red Sox put rookie back in rotation after Richard Fitts’ poor start, demotion

Red Sox lineups: Fitts optioned to Triple-A in latest pitching shakeup

Ahead of Tuesday night’s game with the visiting Los Angeles Angels, the Red Sox made another slew of changes to the pitching staff. One week after reinstating Richard Fitts from the 15-day injured list on May 27, the Red Sox optioned the right-hander to Triple-A. Fitts’ start on Monday lasted just one inning. He allowed six runs, five earned, on four hits, including a trio of home runs, issued a walk and didn’t strike anyone out. The Red Sox wer…

Red Sox put rookie back in rotation after Richard Fitts’ poor start, demotion

BOSTON — After Richard Fitts’ brutal one-inning start in Monday’s loss to the Angels, the Red Sox are re-installing another rookie into their starting rotation.

Red Sox Roster Moves: Boston Shuffles Pitching Staff During Angels Series

The Red Sox made four roster moves Tuesday before Boston takes the field against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park, the club announced. The club recalled Cooper Criswell and Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester. The Sox optioned pitcher Richard Fitts to Triple-A to make room on the big league roster, and freed up a 40-man spot by putting Nick Burdi on the 15-day injured list after suffering a foot contusion during a play in which he covered fi…