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Red Sox considering using Chris Sale out of bullpen upon return
MLB playoffs: Red Sox ace Chris Sale fools Yankees in splendid return
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Red Sox' Chris Sale fractures little finger after taking liner to pitching hand against Yankees - The Boston Globe
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Boston Red Sox notebook: Franchy Cordero gets hit in spring debut, Christian Arroyo taking outfield reps; Chris Sale eagerly awaits bullpen session
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Chris Sale still isn't himself, and Red Sox bullpen can't quite pick up slack in ALCS Game 1 - The Athletic
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Open To Anything? Examining Chris Sale's Role In Red Sox Return
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Red Sox push Chris Sale's next start back from Thursday to Saturday for extra rest - The Boston Globe
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