This is the absolute worst news possible for the Boston Red Sox. I was perusing my feeds when I came across this from Steve Buckley of the Boston Herald.
According to a source, Beckett sustained an oblique injury during a bullpen session following his last start.
Asked last night if Beckett is suffering from an oblique injury, a separate Red Sox source said a medical update on Beckett will be announced today, before the team boards its charter flight to California for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels.
It’s okay to shed man tears, it really is.
UPDATE: Terry Francona said in his press conference after the game tonight that Josh Beckett is penciled in to start Game 3 of the ALDS.
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Here is the transcript of what Terry Francona said about Beckett and his playoff availability.
