Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will start the season on the DL, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Additionally, he also had a PRP shot in his left knee on Monday. Wright is still recovering from a knee surgery in May. Wright was also recently suspended 15 games for domestic violence, but the suspension will not begin until he is on the active roster. When healthy and free of legal issues, Wright can be a good streaming option.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright will be suspended for 15 games after the MLB investigation into domestic violence, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Wright is currently in the process of returning from knee surgery and was actually in consideration to start the fourth game of the season against the Rays. This will delay any such talk as Wright must serve the suspension when he is healthy. This will give [...]

Several of my colleagues have already announced their Bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season, and now it's my turn. This is my third year participating in this exercise. The first one was great, as I correctly predicted Steven Wright would matter in 2016 fantasy leagues. The second one wasn't, as I had a .100 batting average. This year, the vast majority of my picks are at least partially predicated on Statcast data. Let's see if they make me a champ or a chump in October! [...]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw four innings in a game against Orioles minor leaguers on Thursday, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Wright allowed four earned runs on six hits and four walks. Manager Alex Cora recently stated that Wright had a 50-50 chance of taking the fourth spot in the rotation when the season opens. While health is of primary concern, Wright also needs to produce while on the mound. Keep [...]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw three innings of live batting practice Saturday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Wright had cartilage restoration surgery on his left knee in May, which abruptly ended his 2017 season. A spring training game is not too far in the future for Wright. Currently, [...]

This article references and more! With Steven Wright (knee) slated to begin the season on the disabled list, Brian Johnson, Roenis Elias and Hector Velazquez are slated to compete for the fifth spot in the Red Sox' rotation. Johnson would seem to be an early favorite for the job, since he was going to make the team regardless because he is out of options, although he could be used in long relief if he is out-pitched by Elias or Velazquez. Both [...]Keep on reading: Red Sox Have Open Competition For Rotation Spot

This article references Steven Wright and more! Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Alex Cora. Wright had surgery last May to restore cartilage in his left knee and is evidently still in the rehab process. With Eduardo Rodriguez also recovering from knee surgery of his own, that leaves the door open for Roenis Elias, Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez to compete for a spot in the Red Sox' Opening Day rotation.Keep on reading: Steven Wright Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

This article references Steven Wright and more! Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright met with MLB and the investigation into his arrest for domestic assault may soon be concluded, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Wright was arrested in December 2017 for an argument with his wife. The Tennessee court retired it for one year, meaning it will be dismissed if no further incidents occur during that time. However, MLB has the authority to investigate and issue its own ruling or discipline on the matter. [...]Keep on reading: Steven Wright Investigation Moves Toward A Conclusion

This article references Steven Wright and more! Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw on flat ground Monday, according to Jen McCaffrey of MassLive. Throwing with starters Drew Pomeranz and David Price, Wright continued to work his way back from a knee injury. Wright had cartilage-restoration surgery on his left knee in May and missed most of the 2017 season. He was an All-Star in 2016 but only threw 24 innings for the Red Sox in 2017 due to injury, posting an 8.25 ERA. [...]Keep on reading: Steven Wright Throws On Flat Ground

This article references Steven Wright and more! Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright agreed to a $1.1 million deal with the Red Sox according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. This means that he will avoid arbitration leading into the 2018 season. Wright, who was an All- Star in 2016, only threw 24 innings for the Red Sox, posting an 8.25 ERA, and could be suspended for an offseason domestic abuse charge.Keep on reading: Steven Wright Avoids Arbitration