Hirokazu Sawamura Avoids IL, Available Friday
4 years agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura will not need to go on the injured list, according to manager Alex Cora, and is in fact a "full go" Friday. Sawamura had been unavailable Thursday night with a hip injury. With a 2.63 ERA, 12.4 strikeouts per nine innings, and five holds, Sawamura has been an excellent under-the-radar fantasy option for leagues that reward holds.
Source: Alex Speier
Source: Alex Speier
Hirokazu Sawamura On Boston's ALCS Roster
3 years agoBoston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura is on the team's roster for the American League Championship Series. Sawamura pitched to a 3.06 ERA and a 5.00 FIP in 53 innings during the regular season while registering 61 strikeouts and 32 walks. He'll give manager Alex Cora another option out of the bullpen against the Houston Astros. The right-hander previously wasn't on Boston's roster for their Division Series win against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays.
Source: Boston Red Sox
Source: Boston Red Sox