Kenley Jansen of the Red Sox experienced back tightness, leading to a series of uncertainties regarding his readiness for Opening Day. Despite efforts to prepare him for the season, concerns persist about his ability to pitch in upcoming games. Brayan Bello has been named as the Red Sox's Opening Day starter, with a lineup set for the initial games.
Kenley Jansen is coming into the game for the fifth inning (after four shutout innings for Cooper Criswell). It's Jansen's second appearance of the spring, and his first since last Friday -- an appearance that got pushed back three days due to back stiffness.
Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin are both expected to pitch tonight against the Orioles, keeping the Red Sox top relievers on track for Opening Day. https://t.co/N9Xchd0JCX
In the latest episode of when will Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin pitch the answer is ... tonight. As to whether they will make the Opening Day roster, stay tuned.
Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin are pitching in tonight’s Red Sox game.
Earliest Kenley Jansen might pitch in a game is Thursday.
Brayan Bello to start for Red Sox on Opening Day https://t.co/kjHSXPgZ51
Brayan Bello named Red Sox' Opening Day starter; Kenley Jansen "running out of time" to get ready https://t.co/jOmXRvxY4O
Brayan Bello will start Opening Day https://t.co/lnuWP4jFZo
Sox will open up with Bello then Pivetta. Likely Crawford in Game 3. Jansen not pitching today. Back is still right. He’s up against the clock.
Kenley Jansen won’t pitch today. He still has back tightness. Cora: “He’s running out of time.” Team still hopes he can pitch tomorrow, but clearly now a question of whether he’s ready for Opening Day. “We still have time, but we’re running out of time.”
I love Nick Pivetta, but Brayan Bello getting the Red Sox Opening Day nod is the right choice. https://t.co/xuhMy8PEGE
Brayan Bello will start on Opening Day. Pivetta in Game 2.
Jansen listed as pitching today. Martin listed for minor league game. Kelly for live BP.
Back tightness keeps Kenley Jansen from making his scheduled appearance https://t.co/mggNpTmgZm
Kenley Jansen: 'This year, spring training is not fun for me, because every day something’s hurting.' Sox still think he has time to be ready for Opening Day ... but he can't have any more setbacks if that's to be the case https://t.co/lbQ1YMro9l via @BostonGlobe
Cora said Kenley Jansen has just enough time to be ready for the season but no margin for delay. “We’re running out of time.” He’s slated to pitch Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and one more in Texas.
Kenley Jansen scratched with back tightness https://t.co/0y1FPgVOzq
A reminder: Josh Jung will DH in a minor league game today; Corey Seager will face live pitching for the first time: https://t.co/qiY5wXfA1g
#RedSox at #Twins on @MLBNetwork at 1:05. Also, Kenley Jansen (back) bumped, possibly to tomorrow. Sox still think he’ll make Opening Day. But getting tight for Jansen and Chris Martin.
Brayan Bello's next start will be Friday at Dunedin against Toronto. Sox have not yet named an Opening Day starter. But this lines him up for Game 1 with an extra day of rest if that is what they choose.
Kenley Jansen had a short bullpen today. Said he'll pitch against the Twins tomorrow.