Masterson Expected to Start for Sea Dogs on Friday
Published on June 4, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Justin Masterson is expected to join the Portland Sea Dogs on a Major League rehab assignment this Friday, June 5th, at Hadlock Field when the Sea Dogs host the Bowie Baysox at 7:00 PM.
Masterson, 30, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 14th (retroactive to May 13th). In seven starts for the Red Sox this season, Masterson is 2-2 with a 6.37 ERA (25 ER, 35.1 IP), allowing 40 hits and 19 walks while striking out 24.
The appearance by Masterson for Portland will mark the third season he has appeared in a Sea Dogs game - his first on a rehab assignment. He previously pitched for the Sea Dogs during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. In his career with the Sea Dogs, Masterson is 5-6 with a 4.30 ERA (46 ER, 96.1 IP) in 18 games (18 starts), allowing 86 hits, 34 walks, and striking out 96.
Originally a second round pick of the Red Sox in the June 2006 draft, Masterson is now in his second stint in the Red Sox organization. He made his major league debut with Boston in 2008 and appeared in 67 games (15 starts) for the Red Sox in 2008 and 2009, compiling a 9-8 record and a 3.77 ERA (67 ER, 160.1 IP). He was traded to the Cleveland Indians on July 31st, 2009, along with Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price in the deal that brought Victor Martinez to Boston. Masterson spent five years in Cleveland and was a 2013 American League All-Star. He was traded from Cleveland to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 30th, 2014, in exchange for Jules Ramsey. He signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox as a free agent on December 11th, 2014.
Masterson is the second Red Sox player to rehab with the Sea Dogs this season, joining Shane Victorino (May 8-9). Masterson is the 37th player to make a Major League rehab assignment with the Portland Sea Dogs and the 31st as a Red Sox affiliate.
Tickets are available for this Friday's game and all 2015 Sea Dogs home games, as well as the 2015 Sullivan Tire Eastern League All-Star Classic. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs ticket office at 207-879-9500 or online at seadogs.com. Book your nine-inning vacation today!
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