Rafael Devers scratched from Red Sox lineup vs. Mariners with left-shoulder soreness

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Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was scratched from Friday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners with left shoulder soreness. Bobby Dalbec took his place in the starting nine.

Devers, who appeared in 153 games last season, went 2-for-5 with a double and home run in Boston’s season-opening win against the Mariners on Thursday.

The two-time All-Star slashed .271/.351/.500 with 33 home runs, 100 RBIs and 34 doubles in 2023.

Canadian Nick Pivetta and George Kirby are scheduled to start Friday at T-Mobile Park. You can catch the game on Sportsnet+, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. PT.

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