Bernardino Shines as Red Sox Opener, Rotation Shuffle Continues
The Boston Red Sox continued to get creative with their pitching staff on Thursday, tabbing left-hander Brennan Bernardino as their opener against the Cleveland Guardians. It was a familiar role for the 27-year-old reliever, who thrived in six opening assignments last season.
As the Red Sox juggled their rotation amid injuries to starters Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock, Bernardino took the hill first before handing off to bulk reliever Cooper Criswell.