Felix Doubront Scheduled to Make Rehab Start on Thursday
Published on June 4, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront is expected to join the Portland Sea Dogs on a Major League rehab assignment on Thursday. Doubront is scheduled to start for the Sea Dogs in Thursday's 7:00 PM game against the Erie SeaWolves at Hadlock Field.
Doubront, 26 years-old, has been sidelined since May 21st with a left shoulder strain. In nine games with the Red Sox this season, Doubront has produced a 2-4 record with a 5.12 ERA (26 ER/ 45.2 IP) and 31 strikeouts.
In parts of five Major League seasons, Doubront has compiled a 26-22 career record with a 4.67 ERA. Doubront was acquired by the Red Sox as an international free agent on July 12, 2004.
Doubront spent the 2009 season and part of the 2010 season with the Portland Sea Dogs. He was selected as the 2009 Sea Dogs Pitcher of the Year after notching an 8-6 record with a 3.35 ERA, which ranked second in the league, and recorded a team high 101 strikeouts. In eight games in 2010 with the Sea Dogs he was 4-0 with a 2.51 ERA before earning a promotion to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Doubront is the second Red Sox player to rehab with the Sea Dogs this season joining Steven Wright. Since becoming a Red Sox affiliate in 2003, the Sea Dogs have had 33 major league rehab assignments.
Tickets are available for Thursday's game and all 2014 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or order online at www.seadogs.com . Book your nine inning vacation today!
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