Red Sox Recall Richard Fitts Replacing Injured Hunter Dobbins

The Boston Red Sox have recalled right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester to fill the starting rotation spot left vacant by Hunter Dobbins, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Fitts, who was optioned to Triple-A following a rough outing against the Angels on June 2 where he allowed five earned runs in one inning, had shown promise earlier in the season with a solid start and a scoreless five-inning performance in his last Triple-A outing. Dobbins had recently experienced mixed results, including a strong six-inning no-run start against the Yankees but followed by a four-earned-run game before the injury was announced. The Red Sox are expected to have Fitts take the mound in their upcoming series in Anaheim, with the team hopeful he can stabilize the rotation after Dobbins' injury. Fitts' season stats include a 4.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 21 innings in five starts, demonstrating some struggles but also potential for improvement. This move is part of the Red Sox's ongoing efforts to manage their pitching staff amid injuries.