Report: Josh Beckett May Miss First Start Of Season
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett may miss his first start, according to a tweet from Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald.
Aceves just told us he was told by Valentine that Beckett has a thumb issue that might require Aceves to start for Beckett in Game 2 #RedSox
— Michael Silverman (@MikeSilvermanBB) April 2, 2012
#RedSox confirm that Beckett has a thumb issue. He is en route to doc in San Antonio, then to Detroit. BobbyV to explain all at 11 a.m.
— Michael Silverman (@MikeSilvermanBB) April 2, 2012
It is unclear what the issue with Beckett’s thumb is, however the All-Star hurler has had issues with blisters on his pitching hand throughout his career. He has only pitched 200 innings or more three times in his 11-year career.
Last season, Beckett posted a 13-7 record with a 2.89 ERA. Over the course of his career, he has won 125 games and posted a 3.84 ERA in 1721.2 innings pitched.
