Red Sox Pitcher Hunter Dobbins Exits Start Early With Knee Pain After IL Return

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins suffered a right knee injury during his first start back from the injured list in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, forcing him to exit in the second inning. Dobbins injured his knee while covering first base on a ground ball and was visibly in pain before leaving the game, having recorded just five outs and allowing one earned run. Prior to this, he had been placed on the injured list due to a right elbow strain and had made one successful rehab start with Double-A Portland. His early exit raises concerns about the severity of the injury and whether it will sideline him again. The Red Sox bullpen, which had been rested, had to cover the innings following his departure. The team is awaiting further evaluation of Dobbins' knee condition.