Red Sox ace Chris Sale will face another extended absence from action after receiving an unfortunate update on his health exactly one week after landing on the 15-day injured list.
Boston announced Friday that Sale, 34, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to deal with left shoulder inflammation. The move will sideline the veteran lefty for at least the next two months, setting him up for a possible return some time in August.
Friday’s news marks the latest setback for the oft-injured Sale, who last appeared on the mound against the Reds on June 1. The seven-time All-Star was removed from the contest at Fenway Park in the fourth inning due to shoulder soreness after meeting with the medical staff twice during the game.
