Red Sox Fast-Track Eduardo Rivera from Double-A to Major League Debut

42 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Apr 22

The Boston Red Sox called up 22-year-old left-hander Eduardo Rivera directly from Double-A Portland, bypassing Triple-A experience.
Rivera debuted with 3⅓ scoreless innings against the Yankees after arriving at Fenway Park hours early, impressing with his 98 mph fastball.
The move highlights Boston's pitching struggles and depleted depth, but Rivera's strong minor league performance and World Baseball Classic showing prompted the promotion.

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