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Red Sox promote Jake Bennett amid rotation injuries

5/3/2026

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Jake Bennett Called Up

Boston Red Sox called up left-hander Jake Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to start Friday versus the Houston Astros.
Acquired from the Washington Nationals for Luis Perales, Bennett posted a 0.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 21 innings over five Worcester starts and joined the 40-man roster as the No. 6 prospect.
The move follows Garrett Crochet’s 15-day IL placement and injuries to starters Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, stretching the rotation.

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Jake Bennett Debuts

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett debuted, delivering five innings and earning a 3–1 victory over Houston as Aroldis Chapman recorded his sixth save of the season.
He recorded his first MLB strikeout by fanning Yordan Alvarez with a 95 mph sinker in the first inning and finished with 85 pitches.
Bennett allowed one run—a solo homer by Carlos Correa—while generating ten swings-and-misses.
Jarren Duran’s three-run homer provided early support.

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Jake Bennett Called Up

Boston Red Sox called up left-hander Jake Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to start Friday versus the Houston Astros.
Acquired from the Washington Nationals for Luis Perales, Bennett posted a 0.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 21 innings over five Worcester starts and joined the 40-man roster as the No. 6 prospect.
The move follows Garrett Crochet’s 15-day IL placement and injuries to starters Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, stretching the rotation.

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