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Bernardino

Bernardino is going on the IL immediately after giving up two runs Tuesday while pitching for the fourth time in five days. The Red Sox don’t believe the problem is ligament related, but if Bernardino is to return, it’d be for just the final few days of the season.

Bernardino’s Triple-A stint lasted just two days. He has a 3.83 ERA in 40 innings for the Red Sox this season.

Giving up four runs in 1 1/3 innings Sunday took Berdardino’s ERA from 3.03 to 3.83 and cost him his roster spot for a couple of weeks. He’d allowed just one homer in 38 innings this season before giving up three in his last two appearances.

Brennan Bernardino will function as an opener in front of him. Criswell pitched well in his last outing against the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs over four innings in a no-decision. He’s probably best avoided for fantasy purposes.

Bernardino will join the Red Sox with Nick Pivetta on the injured list with an elbow injury. The 32-year-old made 55 appearances (6 starts) last season for Boston and posted a solid 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP with a 58/18 K/BB ratio across 50 2/3 innings.

Well, this is a surprising move. The 32-year-old southpaw will begin his season at the minor league level after a solid Spring Training with the Red Sox. Bernardino didn’t allow a run in his 6 2/3 innings of work in spring camp. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it was one of the tougher decisions he’s made this spring but expects Bernardino to contribute at some point this season. “You have to live with it. He’s part of the organization, part of club, we know that,” Cora said. “He’s not going to be there in Seattle, but without guarantees, I do believe Bernie is going to contribute here and be a big part of what we’re trying to accomplish.”

Bernardino returns to the Red Sox bullpen after spending a minimum of seven days on the injured list due to COVID-19. This season, the 31-year-old has been a surprise, posting a 2.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 49/12 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings.

The 31-year-old hurler has been away from the club since August 27 after testing positive for COVID-19. It sounds like he’s symptom-free and ready to jump right back into the Red Sox’ bullpen as soon as he misses the mandatory seven days. Bernardino has been a stabilizing force in the Red Sox’ bullpen this season, registering a 2.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 49/12 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 frames.

Bernardino must serve a minimum of seven days before he is active from the injured list. The veteran has been a workhorse for the Red Sox this season, posting a 2.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 49/12 K/BB ratio across 42 1/3 innings (43 appearances).

It looks like it’s going to be a bullpen game for the Red Sox during Friday’s series opener against the Athletics. Veteran southpaw James Paxton is expected to return from paternity leave to take the ball on Saturday.